LAW AND SOCIAL INQUIRY-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN BAR FOUNDATION
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Law and Social Inquiry: Journal of the American Bar Foundation, published by Cambridge University Press, is a leading interdisciplinary journal that explores the intersection of law and social sciences. With an impressive impact factor and recognized as a Q1 journal in Law and Q2 in Social Sciences for 2023, it stands among the most cited and respected publications in its field. The journal, which has been in continuous publication since 1976, aims to foster scholarly dialogue and empirical research that examines legal phenomena through social science perspectives, thus contributing to a deeper understanding of law's role in society. This commitment is reflected in its excellent Scopus rankings, placing it in the top 25% of law journals globally. Although it does not offer open access options, its high-quality, peer-reviewed content remains essential for researchers, legal practitioners, and students dedicated to advancing knowledge in law and social inquiry.
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