A consortium of BRICS Law schools has been established in Russia
The HSE Faculty of Law held the first online meeting with law schools and expert centers of the BRICS countries. The purpose of the event is to combine efforts to develop legal science and practice in the interests of the organization. For this purpose, at the initiative of the Dean of the Faculty of Law Vadim Vinogradov, a Consortium of BRICS Law Schools was created, which included representatives of leading institutions of higher education in various countries.
The consortium consisted of: Federal University of Minas Gerais (Brazil), BRICS Policy Center (Brazil), O. P. Jindal Global University (India), Shanghai University of Political Science and Law (China), East China University of Politics and Law (China), University of Pretoria (South Africa), University of Alexandria (Egypt).
BRICS is developing at a rapid pace, Alexander Larichev, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law for Scientific Work, stressed in his opening speech. Therefore, the harmonization of approaches to legal regulation, the exchange of knowledge and experience, as well as the implementation of joint projects in the field of law play an important role in the implementation of priority goals defined by the declarations of the BRICS summits.
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The BRICS Law Schools Consortium is intended to become a platform for mutually beneficial cooperation, exchange of knowledge and experience, as well as the implementation of joint projects. In today's world, where legal systems are facing new challenges, our joint work will help us not only overcome these challenges, but also contribute to the development of the legal culture of our countries. We believe that today's meeting will mark the beginning of fruitful interaction between like—minded people who share the main values of the BRICS association - equality and mutual respect, openness and a desire for consensus, and a willingness to work together to solve common problems
Alexander Larichev
Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law for Scientific Work
Alyona Bernyukevich, Director of the International Cooperation Centre at the HSE Faculty of Law, provided more details about the purpose of the Consortium. She focused on the key areas of engagement among its members, namely education, research, and expertise.
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The Consortium aims to strengthen connections among legal experts. The development of the BRICS legal field will benefit both academically and practically from the emergence of such an integrated and competent legal community.
Alyona Bernyukevich
Director of the Center for International Cooperation of the Faculty of Law of the Higher School of Economics
Representatives from foreign universities discussed their main areas of activity, including educational programmes, research projects, and international cooperation efforts. All speakers also acknowledged that law schools in BRICS share overlapping interests, ensuring that their engagement will be productive and mutually beneficial. Professor Liu Xiaohong, President of the Shanghai University of Political Science and Law (China), expressed her commitment to supporting collaboration within the framework of the Consortium.
During the discussion, the participants deliberated on a roadmap for further development of the association and the organisational aspects of future cooperation. The meeting moderator, Deputy Director of the HSE Institute of National and Comparative Legal Studies Natalia Galkina, thanked all attendees for supporting the Faculty of Law's initiative and encouraged colleagues to engage in active and systematic cooperation and implementation of collaborative plans.