Focus & Scope

Jurnal Hukum Legalita is a peer-reviewed academic journal that aims to contribute to the advancement of legal science and practice by publishing original scholarly works focused on various branches of law and legal development. The journal serves as an open platform for legal scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students to share their research, critical analyses, and theoretical perspectives.

Primary Focus Areas:

Legalita is dedicated to publishing high-quality manuscripts in the following core areas of law:

1. Criminal Law
   Including but not limited to criminal justice systems, penal policy, criminology, cybercrime, juvenile justice, restorative justice, and comparative criminal law.

2. Civil Law
   Covering aspects such as contract law, tort law, family law, property law, inheritance law, and obligations.

3. Constitutional Law
   Including studies on constitutional interpretation, separation of powers, judicial review, constitutional amendments, and the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms.

4. State Administrative Law
   Focusing on the functioning of administrative institutions, public administration, administrative procedures, administrative justice, and government accountability.

5. Legal Theory and Philosophy
   Exploring jurisprudence, legal reasoning, the nature of law, and the relationship between law, justice, and morality.

6. Human Rights Law
   Covering both national and international human rights instruments, their implementation, challenges, and contemporary human rights issues.

7. Environmental and Agrarian Law
   Discussing legal aspects of environmental protection, land use, sustainable development, natural resource management, and indigenous land rights.

8. Economic and Business Law
   Addressing legal issues in trade, banking, investment, competition law, corporate governance, e-commerce, and intellectual property rights.

9. Law and Society
   Examining the interplay between law and social institutions, law enforcement, socio-legal issues, customary law, and the role of law in social change.

10. Cyber Law and Information Technology Law
    Focusing on the legal regulation of digital technologies, data protection, electronic transactions, cybersecurity, and the digital economy.

Interdisciplinary and Contextual Legal Studies:

In addition to traditional fields of law, the journal also welcomes interdisciplinary legal research that incorporates insights from political science, sociology, philosophy, economics, and education, especially in contexts that critically engage with:

• Legal education and curriculum development

• Legal literacy and public awareness

• Legal pluralism and comparative law

• Contemporary challenges in legal reform and governance

Scope of Manuscripts:

Legalita accepts the following types of scholarly contributions:

• Empirical Research Articles
  Based on qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method research methodologies that offer new data, findings, or case studies relevant to legal practice or policy.

• Theoretical and Conceptual Papers
  Exploring or proposing frameworks, models, or philosophical arguments in the field of legal science.

• Critical Reviews and Commentaries
  Providing critical evaluations of recent legal developments, legislation, judicial decisions, or legal doctrines.

• Comparative Law Studies
  Analyzing similarities and differences in legal systems, institutions, or practices across different jurisdictions.

By publishing manuscripts across a diverse range of legal disciplines, Jurnal Hukum Legalita seeks to foster a deeper understanding of law as a dynamic field that interacts with societal needs, technological advancements, and global challenges.