As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.
Jus Cogens welcomes symposia proposals for publication within the journal’s remit.
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The journal promotes critical reflections on fundamental questions in the theory of law and politics. It welcomes studies widening the understanding of the practice of law and politics, providing orientation with regard to the possibilities of emancipatory change with particular attention to disadvantaged groups and gender discrimination. Cognizant of the role of domination in the practice of law and politics, the journal is open to cross-disciplinary studies assessing the role of the economic interests and ideology in maintaining and legitimizing power, as well as to critical or reconstructive normative reflections regarding its justification.
We welcome papers both from emerging and established researchers falling in one or more of the following journal’s areas:
Political Theory/Political Philosophy Democratic TheoryLegal Theory/Philosophy of LawJurisprudenceCritical StudiesPublic Law with a combination of Theory/Practice AnalysisPolitical Economy/Sociology
Papers should be submitted online. The journal applies a double-blind review process.
There is no deadline for submissions.
