China Law Journal (CLJ) is a prestigious peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing legal scholarship through rigorous analysis, innovative research, and interdisciplinary dialogue. Established and published by the esteemed La Nouvelle Jeunesse, the journal serves as a leading platform for legal scholars, practitioners, students, and researchers across the globe.
With a mission to foster intellectual rigor and a commitment to academic excellence, CLJ provides a forum for exploring the intersection of legal norms, institutional structures, and societal dynamics. By engaging with diverse perspectives and methodologies, the journal seeks to illuminate the driving forces behind laws and their implementation while fostering critical thought and dialogue within the legal community.
Core Principles
• Academic Integrity: CLJ upholds the highest standards of originality, requiring submissions to be previously unpublished and of exceptional scholarly merit.
• Open Knowledge Sharing: To promote the dissemination of knowledge, all content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing for free and responsible access to published materials.
Publication Details
• Title: China Law Journal (CLJ)
• Abbreviation: China L. J.
• ISSN: 2993-6004 (Online) | 2993-5954 (Print)
• Frequency: Three issues per year
• First Published: Fall 2023
• Submission Portal: https://clj.scholasticahq.com/
• Official Website: https://www.clj.ac/
• Email: info@clj.ac
• Publisher: La Nouvelle Jeunesse
• Address: 655 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Editor-in-Chief: Zheng Ge
Our Mission
At its core, China Law Journal is driven by a commitment to excellence in legal scholarship. By fostering rigorous peer review and interdisciplinary collaboration, the journal provides a space for critical exploration of legal theories, frameworks, and policies. Our mission is to promote an inclusive and intellectually stimulating dialogue that bridges gaps between academia, practice, and societal needs.
Global Reach and Impact
China Law Journal (CLJ) is indexed in the HeinOnline Core Law Journals Database and PKUlaw (北大法宝), two leading legal information platforms widely used by scholars, practitioners, and institutions around the world. This dual recognition ensures that CLJ’s publications are both globally discoverable and deeply embedded within Chinese legal scholarship networks.