About the Journal

About the Journal

RossLaw Journal of Legal Studies (RJLS)

An academic journal published by RossLaw Indonesia, dedicated to the development and dissemination of scholarly research in law, with a primary focus on Criminal Law and Civil Law.

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Publisher
RossLaw Indonesia
Primary Focus
Criminal Law & Civil Law
Article Types
Original research, legal analysis, conceptual studies
Editorial Process
Initial assessment and peer review

Who We Publish For

RJLS provides an academic platform for researchers, lecturers, legal practitioners, students, and other scholars to contribute original research, critical legal analysis, and conceptual studies that advance legal knowledge and understanding. The journal welcomes manuscripts addressing Indonesian law, legal theory, legislation, judicial practice, and comparative legal perspectives relevant to its focus and scope.

Researchers
Lecturers
Legal Practitioners
Students
Scholars

Scope

The journal's scope includes, but is not limited to:

Criminal Law

Criminal Law
Criminal Justice
Criminal Liability
Criminology

Civil Law

Civil Law
Contract Law
Tort Law
Family Law
Inheritance Law
Business Law

Contemporary Issues

Legal issues arising from technological and social developments

Our Commitment

Academic Integrity

Upholding honest, original, and well-founded legal scholarship.

Responsible Scholarship

Encouraging research that is rigorous, accountable, and relevant.

Transparent Editorial Practices

Clear policies and a consistent process for every manuscript.

Editorial Process

  1. Submission
    Manuscript submitted through the journal system.
  2. Initial Editorial Assessment
    Relevance to focus and scope, compliance with submission requirements, and suitability for further consideration.
  3. Peer Review
    Manuscripts that meet the requirements are reviewed by independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field of law.
  4. Editorial Decision
    The editor decides to accept, request revisions, or reject the manuscript based on the reviewers' recommendations.

Through the publication of relevant and well-founded legal scholarship, RJLS aims to contribute to academic discourse, support the development of legal research, and encourage constructive engagement with contemporary legal issues in Indonesia and beyond.