Judicial Studies Institute

Unveiling the Hidden Dynamics: Informal Judicial Institutions in the German Law Journal

Years of research and a dedicated workshop in Prague in the Autumn of 2022 have culminated in the publication of a Special Issue of the German Law Journal. The Special Issue concludes the first INFINITY work package. It advances research on the often overlooked role of informality in courts and judicial administration through 19 articles on over 360 pages – including the introduction, 13 case studies and five topical articles.

May 2023

Science opened to students

Judicial Studies Institute (JUSTIN in short) organized at the Faculty of Law at Masaryk University its first JUSTIN Open Day, or open-door day at the Institute. It informed the students about research and opportunities they have throughout their studies, how to acquire international experiences and with options to participate in research activities. Discussions in smaller groups often turned to studies in Oxford, to publishing risks and also to funding of science and post gradual studies.

November 2022

INFINITY Workshop in Prague

What are informal judicial institutions, how do they affect functioning of courts, and what is their impact on democracy? These were some topics that the INFINITY team discussed with invited experts during a workshop from 20 to 22 October 2022. Over twenty academics assembled in the magnificent rooms of the CEELI institute, the Villa Grébovka in the heart of Prague.