Journal of Law, Society, and Authority is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Research Unit: State and Society at the University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed, Algeria. The journal is published on a biannual basis, with two issues per year.
The journal publishes original scholarly research in law, political science, and international relations, with particular attention to the interactions between legal frameworks, political authority, and social dynamics.
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process and comply with internationally recognized standards of publication ethics. The journal is published in English, French, and Arabic, in both electronic and print formats.
Journal of Law, Society, and Authority follows a full open-access policy and does not charge submission fees or article processing charges.
Publication Charges: Free
Article Processing Charges (APCs): None
Submission Charges: None
Current Issue
Vol 15 No 1 (2026): Journal of Law, Society and Authority
Volume 15, Issue 2 explores contemporary transformations in legal and political thought. Key themes include sovereignty, international accountability, autonomous technologies, AI in legal frameworks, and the evolution of global power structures. Contributions address topics ranging from preventive criminal policy and environmental protection in conflict to the intersection of domestic reform and international norms.
This issue brings together scholars from diverse legal traditions, reflecting the journal’s interdisciplinary and international scope.
© 2026 Journal of Law, Society, and Authority
Published: 2026-03-01
The Journal of Law, Society, and Authority is indexed in DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals), reflecting its adherence to rigorous peer-review, open access policies, and international scholarly standards.