About the Journal

The STAR Journal of Law, Policy and Society is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing scholarly and practical discourse at the intersection of law, governance, and society. The journal provides a global platform for legal scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to engage in critical analysis of contemporary legal challenges and emerging policy issues. It emphasizes interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives, bridging theory and practice to address regional and global legal transformations.

The journal welcomes rigorous theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented contributions across areas such as international law, governance, human rights, sustainability, technology and law, and socio-legal studies. By fostering innovative dialogue and inclusive scholarship, the journal aims to contribute to equitable, informed, and impactful legal and policy development worldwide .

Why Publish with JLPS?

  • Rigorous double-blind peer review with high editorial standards
  • Global visibility and accessibility through open access publishing
  • Strong emphasis on theoretical depth and policy relevance
  • Interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives across legal systems
  • Inclusive focus on emerging regions and underrepresented voices

The journal welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Law and Governance

  • Constitutional law and public governance
  • Administrative law and regulatory systems
  • Legal institutions and policy implementation
  • Comparative and international governance frameworks

International Law and Global Systems

  • International trade and economic law
  • Global governance and transnational regulation
  • Arbitration, dispute resolution, and legal harmonization
  • Law of the sea, maritime governance, and trade systems

Human Rights and Social Justice

  • Human rights law and advocacy
  • Racial justice, equity, and inclusion
  • Access to justice and legal empowerment
  • Gender, law, and social transformation

Law, Technology, and Society

  • Artificial intelligence and legal systems
  • Data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity
  • Digital trade and cross-border regulation
  • Media law and information governance

Environmental Law and Sustainability

  • Climate change law and policy
  • Environmental governance and regulation
  • Sustainable development and legal frameworks
  • Natural resource law and global environmental justice

Law and Public Policy

  • Policy analysis and legal reform
  • Law and economic policy
  • Education law and institutional policy
  • Intersections of law, society, and development

Get Involved
JLPS welcomes scholars to contribute as authors, reviewers, and editorial board members. Join us in shaping a globally impactful and intellectually rigorous legal and policy research community. 

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