Elicit Journal of Law and Global Politics
About the Journal
Elicit Journal of Law and Global Politics (EJLGP)
The Elicit Journal of Law and Global Politics (EJLGP) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes scholarly work on law, governance, and global political issues. The journal serves as a forum for academics, policymakers, and practitioners to examine how legal systems and political institutions operate within national, regional, and international contexts.
EJLGP welcomes original research that addresses contemporary legal and political challenges through theoretical, empirical, comparative, or interdisciplinary approaches. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, constitutional and administrative law, international and comparative law, human rights, global governance, public policy, security and diplomacy, international trade, migration, environmental politics, digital governance, and political economy. The journal places particular emphasis on studies that engage with issues affecting both the Global South and the Global North.
The journal encourages submissions that offer critical analysis, contextual depth, and clear policy relevance. By promoting dialogue across law and political science, EJLGP aims to contribute to informed debate, institutional development, and improved governance practices at local and global levels.
EJLGP publishes original research articles, review papers, policy analyses, case studies, and scholarly commentaries. The journal is committed to academic rigor, ethical publishing standards, and inclusivity, and seeks to support scholarship that advances understanding of law and global politics while remaining accessible to a broad scholarly audience.
Submission Guidelines
Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.
Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.
An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.
Elicit submission guideline can be downloaded here
Average Time
The average time between submission and final decision is 30 to 60 working days and the average time between acceptance and final publication is 10 to 15 days.
Publication Frequency
The journal is published biannual (2 issues per year: June & December).