Studies in Law and Justice (SLJ)
Studies in Law and Justice is a peer-reviewed journal published quarterly by Pioneer Academic Publishing Limited. This journal welcomes high quality, theoretically informed papers in the fields of socio-legal studies and the psychology of law, criminology and social justice studies.
Aims & Scope
Studies in Law and Justice is a peer-reviewed journal published quarterly by Pioneer Academic Publishing Limited. This journal welcomes high quality, theoretically informed papers in the fields of socio-legal studies and the psychology of law, criminology and social justice studies.
Aims
- To provide a rigorous, peer-reviewed platform for scholars and practitioners to share high-quality, theoretically informed research in socio-legal studies, the psychology of law, criminology and social justice.
- To facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among researchers working at the intersection of law, social science and psychology, advancing understanding of justice and legal systems.
- To promote the dissemination of critical scholarship on law, crime and social justice, informing both academic discourse and practical approaches to legal and social issues.
- To uphold high academic standards through rigorous peer review, ensuring the validity and impact of published research in the fields of law and justice.
Scope
Studies in Law and Justice is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal published by Pioneer Academic Publishing Limited, dedicated to advancing research in law and justice-related fields. Its scope encompasses, but is not limited to:
Law
- High-quality theoretical and empirical papers in socio-legal studies, exploring the social dimensions of law and legal institutions.
- Research on the psychology of law, including cognitive, behavioral and social psychological perspectives on legal processes and decision-making.
Law and Justice
- Criminological studies examining the causes, prevention and control of crime, as well as the functioning of criminal justice systems.
- Social justice scholarship addressing issues of equity, human rights, inequality and the role of law in promoting social change.
The journal welcomes theoretically rigorous submissions from all relevant disciplines, with all manuscripts undergoing rigorous peer review to ensure academic quality and relevance to the study of law and justice.