Legal & Judicial Systems in Countries Around the World

Features a world map that uses color to indicate nations that operate under civil law, common law, customary law, Muslim law, and mixed legal systems. Briefly describes each type of legal system. A quick list of legal system by country is available here.

An authoritative source that describes the government, people, geography, and other topics for countries around the world. Major updates are made annually; minor updates are made throughout the year.

Links to websites for constitutions and the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government for hundreds of countries. Some foreign country websites provide an English-language version but many do not.

Database of foreign laws

A 21-volume collection of essays covering introductions to legal systems, legal education, the practice of law, and forms of government.