Aims & Scope

Firmly established as one of the leading journals in the field, the Leiden Journal of International Law (LJIL) provides a venue for sharp and critical voices that speak on the theory and practice of international law.

It aspires to introduce or amplify refreshing and innovative approaches to perennial as well as topical issues in the field.

The Journal’s focus rests on international legal theory, international law and practice, international criminal law, as well as international courts and tribunals.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 1.4
2024 1.30

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 8846

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 298

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.650

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

h-index

Year Value
2024 49

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

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


Quick Facts

Current Factor
1.4
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.650
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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