The Institute of Comparative Law in Belgrade is one of the leading research institutions in the field of social sciences in Serbia and the Western Balkans region. Its more than 60 years of continuous work makes it one of the oldest institutions for comparative law research in the world.

 In addition to scientific research and publishing activity, the Institute contributes with its expertise to the development of legal science, modern legislation and quality solutions for contemporary legal challenges in Serbia and the Western Balkans region.

The fruitful work of the Institute has benefited from the contributions of the most famous Serbian legal science professionals, professors of faculties of law and academics. The Institute’s activities have also brought together prominent foreign experts.

It has published more than 300 monographs and thematic anthologies and maintains a specialised library with over 24,000 titles and foreign laws available to all those who wish to study foreign law.

On the 60th anniversary of its existence and work, on Candlemas Day, in 2016, the Institute for Comparative Law was awarded a gold medal for outstanding merits in the development of legal science.