The Law School of the University of São Paulo (USP) is commencing its academic year with a significant event: a magna lecture focused on the philosophy of private law. Scheduled for Monday from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Rubino de Oliveira auditorium in São Paulo, this lecture is set to draw attention from legal scholars and practitioners alike. The event integrates a broader initiative called the Contemporary Civil Law Network and showcases USP's commitment to international legal dialogue.

Among the distinguished speakers are Leandro Vergara, the director of the Law School at the University of Buenos Aires, and Professor Raúl Gustavo Ferreyra, also from the UBA. Their participation highlights the cross-border interests and collaborations in legal education, particularly in the realm of private law philosophy. Additionally, the President of the São Paulo Court of Justice, Francisco Eduardo Loureiro, will represent the local judiciary, indicating the importance of this event to current legal practitioners and scholars in Brazil.

This lecture not only serves as a cornerstone for the academic year but also commemorates the bicentenary of USP, founded in 1827. Faculty members José Luiz Gavião de Almeida and Otavio Luiz Rodrigues Jr. are leading the coordination of this significant event, underscoring the university's longstanding tradition of excellence in legal education. By hosting such an international event, USP is reaffirming its role as a leader in legal scholarship and a crucial venue for philosophical discussions that influence private law practices regionally and beyond.