Although the study of law within its larger culture is emerging, recognition
of law as culture is still generally nascent within legal studies and preprofessional
programs. In fact, the greater recognition of law’s social and
political role may have impeded a consideration of law’s role as culturally
specific. Yet, as law practice becomes more globalized, such awareness is an
increasingly necessary element of any practitioner’s toolkit. This Article
explores three examples of cross-cultural blunders to demonstrate the necessity
of being sensitive to law in cultural context.