Call for Papers

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Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts following our submission guidelines.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.

Contact Information

For inquiries or additional information, contact us at: jlsa.journal@gmail.com.

We look forward to receiving your contributions and advancing scholarly discourse in law and political science.

Call for Associate Editors

2026-03-29

Call for Associate Editors

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.

✔ DOAJ Indexed ➤ ERIH PLUS (In Progress) ◎ Scopus (Under Preparation)

This is a unique opportunity to influence the international editorial direction of a peer-reviewed, open-access journal. Applications are welcome from scholars worldwide.