Frequently Asked Questions

The Law Journal Repository is an open-access digital archive for legal scholarship focused on UK law and policy. It includes peer-reviewed journal articles, working papers, legal theses, and other academic publications from a range of institutions. Our mission is to provide free and permanent access to high-quality legal research that informs, educates, and supports both academic and public legal discourse.

We accept submissions from academics, postgraduate researchers, legal professionals, and institutional authors affiliated with UK or international law schools. Papers should be original and academically rigorous. We particularly encourage work that advances legal understanding, contributes to ongoing debates, or bridges theory and practice.

Many of the papers in our repository are peer-reviewed, particularly those published in academic journals. However, the repository may also include working papers and preprints that have not undergone formal peer review. Each entry includes metadata indicating whether it has been peer-reviewed.

Yes. Each paper includes full bibliographic details and a persistent URL. We encourage citation using standard legal citation formats such as OSCOLA or APA, depending on your institutional requirements. When available, please cite the final published version.

The repository is updated on a rolling basis. New submissions are processed regularly, and metadata from partner institutions is refreshed monthly. Featured and recently added papers are highlighted on the homepage.

No. All papers are freely accessible to anyone. We are committed to open-access principles and believe that legal research should be publicly available without subscription or paywalls.

Most papers are available in PDF format. Where applicable, supplementary materials such as appendices or datasets may also be included. We ensure that files are stored securely and are accessible from all modern browsers.

We welcome collaborations with universities and research centres. If your institution would like to contribute papers, share metadata, or explore integration options, please contact us directly. We support OAI-PMH harvesting and other interoperability standards.