The International Journal of Law in Context is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality scholarly articles on all aspects of law, legal theory, and legal practice. It aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and to bridge the gap between legal scholarship and the wider social sciences. The journal welcomes submissions that engage with contemporary legal issues, historical perspectives, and comparative legal studies. It is particularly interested in work that challenges conventional understandings of law and explores its social, political, and economic dimensions.
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Law
Scopus Categories
Law
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Law in Society and CultureJudicial and Constitutional StudiesDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesLegal case studies and regulationsLegal Education and Practice InnovationsHuman Rights and DevelopmentComparative and International Law StudiesInternational Law and Human RightsLegal principles and applicationsMigration, Refugees, and Integration