About the Journal
About the Journal
A Scholarly Platform for Legal and Linguistic Inquiry
The International Journal of Legal & Linguistic Studies (IJLLS) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to the advancement of research exploring the intricate relationship between law, language, and communication. The journal provides a rigorous intellectual forum for scholars, legal practitioners, linguists, and interdisciplinary researchers engaged in analytical, theoretical, and empirical studies.
Recognizing that legal systems are fundamentally shaped by language, IJLLS encourages contributions that critically examine legal interpretation, discourse, argumentation, semantics, and the societal dimensions of linguistic structures within judicial and regulatory frameworks.
Aims & Objectives
The journal seeks to foster scholarly dialogue and innovative research that:
- Advances theoretical and applied studies in legal and linguistic domains;
- Promotes interdisciplinary perspectives bridging jurisprudence and language sciences;
- Encourages critical evaluation of legal discourse and communicative practices;
- Supports evidence-based research influencing legal understanding and policy development.
Key Research Areas
Legal linguistics, forensic linguistics, legal drafting and interpretation, discourse analysis, language rights, courtroom communication, comparative legal language studies, and socio-legal perspectives.
Types of Contributions
Original research articles, analytical essays, review papers, case analyses, and short communications addressing theoretical developments or practical implications.
Editorial & Peer Review Integrity
All manuscripts are subject to a double-blind peer review process, ensuring confidentiality, objectivity, and scholarly fairness. Submissions are evaluated for originality, conceptual depth, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
Accessibility & Dissemination
IJLLS operates under an Open Access model, promoting unrestricted global access to published research. This approach maximizes academic visibility, supports knowledge democratization, and enhances scholarly engagement across disciplines and regions.
Author Advantages
- Scholarly Credibility through rigorous peer evaluation;
- Global Visibility via open access publication;
- Constructive Editorial Feedback supporting manuscript enhancement;
- Ethical Publishing Standards aligned with international best practices.
For submission policies, formatting requirements, and editorial guidelines, please refer to the Submission Guidelines or contact the Editorial Office.
