Aims & Scope
Aims
Demidov Law Journal aims to publish high-quality original research contributing to the advancement of legal science and improvement of law enforcement practice. The journal seeks to provide a platform for scholarly dialogue between theorists and practitioners, facilitate identification and resolution of current legal regulation challenges, and promote integration of Russian legal scholarship into the international academic community.
Scope
The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and discussion papers in the following areas:
Fundamental Legal Studies:
- Theory and philosophy of law
- Legal history
- Comparative law
- Legal technique and methodology
Public Law:
- Constitutional law and constitutionalism
- Administrative law and procedure
- Financial and tax law
- Public international law
Private Law:
- Civil law and procedure
- Business and corporate law
- Labor law
- Family law
- Intellectual property law
Criminal Law Sciences:
- Criminal law and criminology
- Criminal procedure
- Penal enforcement law
- Forensic science
Social and Legal Studies:
- Social security law
- Medical law
- Education law
- Digital law and AI regulation
Interdisciplinary Research:
- Law and economics
- Law and psychology
- Law and sociology
- Law and political science
Article Types
- Original research articles
- Review articles
- Discussion papers
- Book reviews
- Conference reports
- Biographical notes and anniversaries
Target Audience
The journal is intended for legal scholars, university professors, doctoral candidates and postgraduate students, legal practitioners, judges, government officials, and all those interested in the development of legal science and practice.
Special Focus
The journal particularly welcomes contributions that:
- Address the intersection of traditional Russian legal values and contemporary challenges
- Offer comparative legal analysis with international perspectives
- Propose innovative solutions for legislative optimization
- Explore emerging legal institutions and regulatory frameworks
- Contribute to the development of legal doctrine in the context of digital transformation
