Focus & Scope

Journal Customary Law publishes original research articles, review papers, and case studies in the fields of law, public administration, and political science, with particular emphasis on the development, implementation, and contemporary relevance of customary law in local, national, and global contexts.

The journal welcomes manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Customary Law and Indigenous Legal Systems
  2. Criminal Law
  3. Civil Law
  4. Constitutional Law
  5. Administrative and Governance Law
  6. International Law
  7. Human Rights Law
  8. Employment and Labor Law
  9. Environmental and Natural Resources Law
  10. Business and Commercial Law
  11. Procedural Law and Judicial Studies
  12. Tourism and Hospitality Law
  13. Information Technology, Cyber Law, and Electronic Transactions
  14. Contemporary and Emerging Legal Issues
  15. Public Administration and Public Policy
  16. Governance and Bureaucratic Reform
  17. Political Science and Political Institutions
  18. Democracy, Elections, and Political Participation
  19. Law, Society, and Legal Culture
  20. Comparative Legal and Governance Studies

The journal aims to promote scholarly discussion, interdisciplinary research, and critical analysis on legal, governance, and political issues, particularly those related to customary law and its interaction with contemporary legal systems, public administration, and political institutions.