The CLRS Journal of Global Justice & Governance (ISSN: 3049-1940) is a diamond open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated exclusively to the study and advancement of international law through the dual lenses of global justice and global governance. Published biannually by the Centre for Legal Research and Studies, the journal serves as a premier platform for legal scholars, academicians, and professionals to engage in rigorous, impactful research that addresses the pressing challenges of our interconnected world.

Our Aims

The journal seeks to foster a deeper understanding of how international legal frameworks can promote global justice—ensuring fairness, accountability, and the protection of fundamental rights across borders—while strengthening global governance through effective, transparent, and equitable legal institutions. We aim to:

• Provide a scholarly space for high-quality, peer-reviewed research that bridges theory and practice in international law.
• Encourage critical analysis of legal mechanisms that address global injustices and support sustainable governance structures.
• Contribute to the evolving discourse on how law can serve as a cornerstone for a just and well-governed global order.
• Make cutting-edge legal scholarship freely accessible to a global audience, fostering dialogue among researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.

By restricting authorship to research fellows, academicians, and professionals, we uphold the highest standards of academic rigor and ensure that contributions reflect deep expertise and innovative perspectives.

Our Scope

The journal’s scope is deliberately focused on the intersection of global justice and global governance, exploring how international law shapes and responds to complex global challenges. We invite submissions that engage with the following key areas:

1. Global Justice
   • The role of international law in safeguarding human rights and protecting marginalized or vulnerable populations worldwide.
   • Legal mechanisms to address systemic inequalities, including economic disparities, gender-based injustices, and access to resources.
   • Accountability for violations of international norms, such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, through judicial and non-judicial processes.
   • Environmental justice, including the legal frameworks governing climate change mitigation, biodiversity preservation, and sustainable development.
2. Global Governance
   • The functioning and influence of international legal institutions—such as the United Nations (UN), International Criminal Court (ICC), and World Trade Organization (WTO)—in enforcing laws and resolving global disputes.
   • The development and enforcement of transnational legal norms that promote transparency, cooperation, and accountability among states and non-state actors.
   • The role of law in regulating global economic systems, including trade, investment, and resource distribution, to ensure equitable outcomes.
   • Emerging governance challenges, such as migration, cybersecurity, and public health crises, and their implications for international legal order.

Our Commitment

The journal prioritizes research that not only analyzes existing legal frameworks but also proposes forward-thinking solutions to enhance global justice and governance. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches that connect international law with real-world applications, offering insights into how legal systems can adapt to an increasingly complex global landscape.

Each article published in the journal is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) through our CrossRef membership, ensuring long-term accessibility and citation reliability. By adhering to strict ethical standards and a robust peer-review process, we maintain the integrity and credibility of the scholarship we publish.

The CLRS Journal of Global Justice & Governance welcomes submissions that advance legal knowledge, challenge conventional thinking, and contribute meaningfully to the pursuit of a more just and effectively governed world.