The European Society for Comparative Legal History (ESCLH) was founded in 2009 in The Hague. It was born out of frustration with the nationalism and geographical segregation of legal history in contemporary European scholarship and professional organizations. The ESCLH aims to promote comparative legal history, the explicit comparison of legal ideas and institutions in two or more legal traditions. The Society also appreciates the importance of generating dialogue across national and disciplinary boundaries. To accomplish this, they have established a blog, held an inaugural conference, and begun cooperation with those with shared aims.

