The Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology is the only journal in the world that combines both criminal law and criminology. While the Journal still deals with social science, much of the Journal today focuses on legal doctrine, including constitutional criminal procedure. The Journal strives to publish the very best scholarship in this area, inspiring the intellectual debate and discussion essential to the development of social reform.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
General Information
Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1910
Annual Volume~ 4 articles / year
StatusActive
Total Publications1,893
Publisher OrgNorthwestern University School of Law
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Criminology & PenologyLaw
Scopus Categories
Law
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Criminal Law and EvidenceLegal Systems and Judicial ProcessesCriminal Justice and Corrections AnalysisLaw, Rights, and FreedomsCrime Patterns and Interventions