Call for Papers | Queen Mary Law Journal | 2026 Special Edition | Apply by 30th April 2026

Call for Papers | Queen Mary Law Journal | 2026 Special Edition | Apply by 30th April 2026

Queen Mary Law Journal — Call for Papers 2026 (60th Anniversary Issue)

About the Journal:

The Queen Mary Law Journal (QMLJ) is a distinguished, peer-reviewed annual periodical dedicated to advancing the frontiers of legal scholarship. Since its inception, the journal has served as a vibrant platform for critical discourse, publishing high-quality contributions that interrogate law’s evolving role in society.

Each issue is carefully curated around a contemporary and interdisciplinary theme, inviting contributions from researchers, academicians, and professionals worldwide. The journal particularly values fresh perspectives and encourages emerging scholars to enrich the global legal conversation.

Call for Papers — Now Open!

The Queen Mary Law Journal invites original literary and creative submissions for its 2026 issue, marking the 60th Anniversary of the Law School. We welcome work that challenges orthodoxies, embraces interdisciplinary perspectives, and reflects critically on law, power, and justice.

Deadline: 30 April 2026

Submit to: qmlj-submissions@qmul.ac.uk

Details:

Scope of Contributions:

QMLJ maintains a diverse and inclusive publication portfolio. Submissions may include:

• Traditional Literary Scholarship: Articles, commentaries, reflections, case notes, legislation notes, and book reviews.
• Creative Expressions of Law: Visual art, photography, and other creative works that interpret law through innovative mediums.

This dual approach reflects the journal’s belief in the power of both rigorous analysis and creative engagement to deepen our understanding of law.

Special Theme — 2026 Anniversary Issue:

The upcoming 2026 issue commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the Law School, marking six decades of legal education and scholarship. This milestone issue calls for profound reflection on the nature of law, power, and justice.

The Editorial Board seeks contributions grounded in Critical Legal Thinking—scholarship that moves beyond descriptive accounts of legal rules to interrogate underlying assumptions, power dynamics, and social implications.

Suggested Sub-Themes:

• Law and Power: Interrogating authority, legitimacy, and resistance.
• Justice and Inequality: Exploring law’s role in shaping social hierarchies.
• Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Contributions from sociology, anthropology, history, gender studies, and political science.
• Law in Practice: Bridging abstract theory with lived experience.

Submission Guidelines:

• Deadline: 30 April 2026
• Email: qmlj-submissions@qmul.ac.uk
• Instructions: Authors must carefully review submission guidelines to ensure compliance with journal standards.
• Queries: For further inquiries, contact the Editorial Board at qmlj-submissions@qmul.ac.uk

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