The Journal of Law, Society, and Authority (JLSA) invites submissions for its upcoming issues. We publish high-quality, original research in law and political science, providing a platform for scholars, practitioners, and Ph.D candidates to contribute to legal and political discourse.
Languages of the Journal
We welcome submissions in the following languages:
English
French
Arabic
Topics of Interest
We encourage papers on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
Legal Theory and Jurisprudence
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Human Rights and International Law
Criminal Law and Criminology
Sociology of Law
Comparative and Foreign Law
International Relations
Political Science
Submission Guidelines
Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts following our submission guidelines. All references should use the Chicago style in footnotes.
Review Process
All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Authors will receive constructive feedback from expert reviewers to enhance the quality of their work.
Important Dates
The journal publishes on a biannual basis, with issues released every March and September. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts well in advance.
The Journal of Law, Society, and Authority (JLSA) invites submissions for a peer-reviewed special issue dedicated to contemporary debates in international law, international relations, and security studies.
This special issue explores the legal, geopolitical, and strategic implications of contemporary developments involving Iran and their impact on international order, regional security, and the interpretation of norms governing the use of force within the framework of international law.
The issue welcomes analytically rigorous and interdisciplinary contributions adopting legal, political, strategic, or critical approaches.
Join the Journal of Law, Society and Authority (JLSA) as an Associate Editor and contribute to a growing international journal committed to academic excellence and strategic global indexing.
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This is a unique opportunity to influence the international editorial direction of a peer-reviewed, open-access journal. Applications are welcome from scholars worldwide.