LAW AND CRITIQUE
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Exploring the Frontiers of Legal Theory and Practice
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Law and Critique is a prestigious academic journal published by Springer, prominently focused on the field of Law. With an ISSN of 0957-8536 and E-ISSN of 1572-8617, this journal has established itself as a vital resource for legal scholars and practitioners since its inception in 1990. Currently based in the Netherlands at Van Godewijckstraat 30, 3311 GZ Dordrecht, it aims to foster critical engagement with legal theory and practice by publishing innovative research that challenges traditional legal paradigms. With an impressive categorization of Q2 in Law for 2023 and a Scopus rank placing it in the 79th percentile of social sciences, Law and Critique serves as an essential platform for the dissemination of rigorous academic inquiry and interdisciplinary dialogue. Although it does not offer Open Access, the journal continues to attract a diverse readership who seek to push the boundaries of legal thought and to influence contemporary legal debates.
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