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Law and Humanities (ISSN Print: 3079-5117, ISSN Online: 3079-5125) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to exploring the dynamic intersections between legal studies and the humanities. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, the journal seeks to illuminate how law is shaped by—and in turn shapes—cultural, historical, philosophical, artistic, and ethical dimensions of human experience. It provides a platform for critical scholarship that challenges conventional legal frameworks, reimagines justice through humanistic lenses, and bridges the gap between legal theory and cultural practice.
Scope and Topics
The journal welcomes submissions across all domains of law and the humanities, emphasizing innovative, cross-disciplinary research. Key themes include but are not limited to:
Foundational Intersections:
Legal Philosophy and Jurisprudence
Law and Literature (e.g., narrative theory, legal rhetoric, literary representations of justice)
Legal History and Comparative Legal Traditions
Law, Ethics, and Moral Philosophy
Cultural and Critical Perspectives:
Law and Visual Arts, Film, or Performance Studies
Gender, Race, and Postcolonial Legal Theories
Human Rights and Cultural Relativism
Law in Religious Texts and Traditions
Emerging Dialogues:
Digital Humanities and Legal Technology (e.g., AI ethics, algorithmic justice)
Environmental Law and Ecocriticism
Law, Memory, and Trauma Studies
Globalization, Migration, and Transnational Legal Cultures
Applied Humanities in Law:
Legal Education Pedagogy and Storytelling
Restorative Justice, Narrative Mediation, and Community-Based Approaches
Archival Research and Legal Anthropology
Critical Analysis of Legal Texts, Court Opinions, and Legislative Discourses
Journal Features
Interdisciplinary Rigor: Combines humanistic methodologies (e.g., hermeneutics, discourse analysis, cultural critique) with legal scholarship.
Peer Review: Double-blind review process ensures academic excellence, originality, and analytical depth.
Global and Inclusive: Encourages submissions from diverse cultural, geographic, and disciplinary backgrounds.
Diverse Formats: Publishes original research articles, critical essays, book reviews, creative works (e.g., legal fiction, poetry), and thematic symposia.
Target Audience
The journal engages legal scholars, humanities researchers, philosophers, historians, artists, policymakers, and practitioners interested in redefining law through humanistic inquiry and creative expression.
Submission Guidelines
Authors are invited to submit unpublished, original manuscripts that align with the journal’s scope through the online submission system. Submissions must adhere to academic ethics and formatting guidelines (available on the journal’s website).
Accepted contributions include:
Theoretical and empirical research articles
Critical literature reviews
Case studies with cultural or historical analysis
Interdisciplinary dialogues (e.g., law and music, law and architecture)
Creative works exploring legal themes (with scholarly commentary)
Multilingual Support: While English is the primary language, submissions in other languages (accompanied by an English abstract) may be considered to promote global inclusivity.
Publication and Accessibility
Open Access (OA): All content is freely accessible worldwide, ensuring broad dissemination and impact.
Timely Publication: Rapid online publication upon acceptance, with annual thematic print issues.
Creative Commons License: Published under CC BY-NC 4.0, enabling sharing and adaptation with proper attribution.
Law and Humanities invites scholars, artists, and thinkers to interrogate the boundaries of law through the prism of humanistic imagination. Join us in cultivating a vibrant discourse where justice, culture, and creativity converge.
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