Cambridge International Law Journal

Aims & Scope

The Cambridge International Law Journal (CILJ) succeeds the Cambridge Journal of International and Comparative Law (CJICL) which was established in 2011 by the postgraduate students of the University of Cambridge.

The CILJ is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal with a broad focus on international law.

The Journal provides a platform for both young and well-established academics to publish outstanding research on cutting-edge, highly topical international law issues alongside, and in dialogue, with each other.

The Journal is published by Edward Elgar Publishing, a leading international academic and professional publisher with a strong focus on the social sciences and legal fields.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.215

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	17

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20317

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	22

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Technology on the margins: AI and global migration management from a human rights perspective

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Petra

• Self-determination in International Law: A Democratic Phenomenon or an Abuse of Right?

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Vladyslav

• Advancing the Paris Agreement on Climate Change for Sustainable Development

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Marie-Claire

• Addressing indirect discrimination and gender stereotypes in AI virtual personal assistants: the role of international human rights law

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Rachel, Nóra Ní

• Infrastructure and InfraReg: on rousing the international law ‘Wizards of Is’

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Benedict

• Enhancing the efficacy of climate change litigation: how to resolve the ‘fair share question’ in the context of international human rights law

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Gerry

• Investment Arbitration, Investment Treaty Interpretation, and Democracy

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Andreas

• An Econometric Analysis of the Influence of the Advocate General on the Court of Justice of the European Union

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Carlos, Ana Júlia, Héctor Jiménez

• Transformative reparations: changing the game or more of the same?

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Brianne, Julie

• Metaconflict and international human rights law in dealing with Northern Ireland's past

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Louise

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