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Peer reviewed only Open Access

Legal Theory (LT)

Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Law Philosophy analytical jurisprudence
e-ISSN 1469-8048
p-ISSN 1352-3252
Issue Frequency Quarterly
Impact Factor 0.9
Est. Year 1995
Mobile 4401223326098
Language English
APC YES
Email mitchberman@law.upenn.edu

Journal Descriptions

Legal Theory is an international journal that provides a forum for scholarly work on the philosophical foundations of law. Since its establishment in 1995, the journal has become a leading outlet for research in jurisprudence, legal philosophy, and normative theory. It publishes articles that address fundamental questions about the nature of law, its moral and political dimensions, and its relationship to other disciplines such as philosophy, political science, and economics. The journal emphasizes clarity, rigor, and originality, encouraging contributions that advance theoretical debates on topics such as legal interpretation, constitutional theory, rights, justice, and the rule of law. In addition to full‑length research articles, Legal Theory also publishes review essays and shorter notes that engage critically with recent scholarship. Its quarterly publication schedule ensures a steady flow of high‑quality research, making it an indispensable resource for academics, practitioners, and students interested in the deeper conceptual issues underlying legal systems. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and traditions, Legal Theory contributes to the ongoing development of jurisprudence and helps shape the intellectual landscape of contemporary legal scholarship.

Legal Theory (LT) is :-

  • International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Law, Philosophy, analytical jurisprudence, normative jurisprudence, policy analyses of legal institutions and doctrines, theories of law as a social or cultural phenomenon, critical perspectives on law and legal institutions , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

  • UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1352-3252, E-ISSN: 1469-8048, Established: 1995, Impact Factor: 0.9
  • Does Not Provide Crossref DOI
  • Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE

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