Call for papers/Topics

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

1. Foundations of Law and Legal Theory

This area focuses on the "why" and "how" of legal systems, exploring the philosophical origins and the structural design of law.

• Jurisprudence (Philosophy of Law):

  • Natural Law vs. Legal Positivism.

  • Legal Realism and Critical Legal Studies.

  • Feminist and Race-Based Legal Theory.

• Legal History:

  • Evolution of Common Law and Civil Law systems.

  • The Western Legal Tradition (Magna Carta to Modern Constitutions).

  • History of the U.S. Penal Culture.

• Social & Political Philosophy:

  • The Social Contract (Locke, Rousseau, Hobbes).

  • Concepts of Liberty, Equality, and Social Justice.

  • Democratic Theory and the Rule of Law.

2. Criminal Justice and Criminology

This branch deals specifically with crime, the behavior of criminals, and the state’s response to illegal acts.

• Substantive Criminal Law:

  • Elements of a Crime ($Actus Reus$ and $Mens Rea$).

  • Categories of Offenses (Homicide, Property Crimes, Public Order).

  • Defenses and Mitigation (Self-defense, Insanity, Duress).

• Criminology:

  • Theories of Deviance (Biological, Psychological, and Sociological).

  • Victimology and Restorative Justice.

  • White-Collar, Organized, and Cyber Crime.

• The Penal System (Corrections):

  • The Philosophy of Punishment (Retribution vs. Rehabilitation).

  • Prison Administration and Inmate Rights.

  • Community Corrections: Probation and Parole.

3. Public Law and Government Institutions

This explores the relationship between the individual and the state, as well as the internal workings of government power.

• Constitutional Law:

  • Separation of Powers and Federalism.

  • Civil Rights and Liberties (First Amendment, Privacy, Due Process).

  • Judicial Behavior and the Supreme Court.

• Administrative Law:

  • The Regulatory State and Agency Power.

  • Public Policy and Legislative Processes.

  • Government Secrecy and Transparency.

• International Law:

  • Human Rights and Global Justice.

  • War Crimes, Genocide, and Mass Atrocities.

  • Law of the Sea and Environmental Treaties.

4. Private Law and Civil Justice

This covers the rules governing disputes between private individuals or organizations.

• Torts and Liability:

  • Negligence and Medical Malpractice.

  • Product Liability and Strict Liability.

• Property and Contract Law:

  • Real vs. Personal Property.

  • Interest in Land, Mortgages, and Tenancy Rights.

  • Formation and Breach of Business Contracts.

• Family and Juvenile Law:

  • Marriage, Divorce, and Child Custody.

  • Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Justice Systems.

  • Domestic Violence and Protective Legislation.

5. Law, Society, and Emerging Issues

This area examines how law interacts with modern social dynamics and technological shifts.

• Identity and Equality:

  • Race, Ethnicity, and the Law.

  • Gender, Sexuality, and LGBTQ+ Legal Issues.

  • Disability Rights and Aging Policy.

• Technology and Law:

  • Intellectual Property (Copyright, Patents, Trademarks).

  • Cybersecurity and Digital Privacy.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Legal Ethics.

• Ethics and the Legal Profession:

  • The Role of the Advocate and Solo Practitioners.

  • Legal Research, Reasoning, and Literacy.

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation and Arbitration).