The International Journal of Legal Discourse (IJLD) is associated with Multicultural Association of Law and Language and International Academy of Linguistic Law. This journal covers both verbal and non-verbal aspects of legal discourse. This journal aims to provide a world-class platform for academic exchanges in legal discourse as well as its neighboring areas, tapping into research on law, discourse analysis, linguistics, politics, semiotics, sociology and psychology. This journal invites contributions examining the interface of law and other disciplines, and exploring the interaction among law professionals, administrators, policy makers and other social actors.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Linguistics
Scopus Categories
LawLinguistics and Language
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Translation Studies and PracticesLegal Language and Interpretationlinguistics and terminology studiesLaw in Society and CultureInterpreting and Communication in HealthcareJudicial and Constitutional StudiesNatural Language Processing TechniquesLanguage, Discourse, Communication StrategiesHate Speech and Cyberbullying DetectionComparative and International Law Studies