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WESTERN JOURNAL OF LEGAL STUDIES

UNIV WESTERN ONTARIO · CA · Est. 2012

ISSN1927-9132eISSN1927-9132

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2yr Mean Citedness

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Aims & Scope✦ Compiled from public sources

The Western Journal of Legal Studies publishes scholarly work, research, and commentary on significant issues in Canadian and international law. It focuses on contributions to Canadian law and international law that are novel, non-obvious, and useful.

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General Information

Country / RegionCA

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2012

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications42

Publisher OrgUniversity of Western Ontario Libraries

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

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5/12 · 42%

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UNIV WESTERN ONTARIO

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Does the journal have a website?

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Is the ISSN verified?

1927-9132 / 1927-9132

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Primary language documented?

English

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Subject Classification

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Law

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Multicultural Socio-Legal StudiesLegal Education and Practice InnovationsCriminal Law and EvidenceJudicial and Constitutional StudiesCriminal Justice and Corrections AnalysisIndigenous Health, Education, and RightsLaw, Economics, and Judicial SystemsMedical Malpractice and Liability IssuesLegal principles and applicationsDiscrimination and Equality Law