The ASCL Book Prize recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement in the field of comparative law. The prize celebrates rigorous, original, and impactful research of law across jurisdictions. The prize is awarded to the author or authors of an English-language (including by translation) monograph. Eligible works include those that examine legal issues through a comparative lens, study foreign legal systems, engage in the comparative study of legal history, or address aspects of private international law. Edited volumes, reference works, or new editions of a previously published work are not eligible. To be eligible for consideration, a nominated work must have a copyright date of 2025 or 2026.  

The winner of the ASCL Book Prize will be announced at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Comparative Law and memorialized on the ASCL website. The prize encompasses a $1,000 award and a review of the book in the American Journal of Comparative Law. The winning author will be expected to assist in the selection of the book prize for the next cycle year. The Prize Committee may, in its discretion, also award an Honorable Mention.

We are now accepting nominations for the ASCL Book Prize. To submit a nomination, please email Margaret Woo ([email protected]) with the following information by March 1, 2026:

1. Name of the nominator
2. Name of the nominee
3. Title of the nominated work
4. Publisher
5. Publication date

Upon instruction by the Committee, either a PDF file or hard copy of a nominated work must be received by each member of the Prizes Committee by April 1. Hard copies of nominated works will not be returned.