About the Journal

The Journal of Law and Technology Governance (JLTG) is a bi-monthly, peer-reviewed journal publishing six issues per year. It is committed to advancing high-quality legal scholarship at the intersection of law, governance, policy, and emerging technologies. JLTG covers a wide array of themes, including technology governance, artificial intelligence law, data protection and privacy, cybersecurity regulation, fintech and blockchain law, intellectual property, algorithmic accountability, digital rights, and cross-border technology governance. The journal welcomes work on core legal disciplines such as constitutional law, administrative law, criminal justice, comparative law, public international law, legal theory, and socio-legal studies. JLTG provides a platform for legal scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to engage in evidence-based analysis of the legal, ethical, and governance challenges posed by technological innovation.

Focus and Scope
JLTG welcomes interdisciplinary submissions that engage with the evolving challenges and opportunities posed by digital transformation. The journal covers a wide array of themes, including but not limited to

  • Artificial Intelligence and the Law
  • Data Protection, Privacy, and Surveillance
  • Cybersecurity and Cyber Law
  • Intellectual Property in the Digital Environment
  • Blockchain, Smart Contracts, and Fintech Regulation
  • Legal Technology and Access to Justice
  • Public Law and Governance in the Digital Age
  • Digital Constitutionalism and Fundamental Rights
  • Administrative Law and Algorithmic Decision-Making
  • Environmental and Climate Governance through Legal Innovation
  • International Law, Trade, and Digital Sovereignty
  • Comparative Legal Systems and Regulatory Innovation
  • Legal Theory, Jurisprudence, and Socio-Legal Studies

The journal also publishes articles on core legal disciplines such as constitutional law, criminal justice, administrative law, public international law, and legal theory when connected to broader questions of governance and technology.

Open Access and Licensing
JLTG follows a fully open-access publishing model. All articles are made freely available online without subscription fees or paywalls, ensuring universal accessibility to scholarly research. Authors retain copyright and publish under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing their work to be shared, reused, and adapted with appropriate attribution. 

Editorial and Peer Review Process
JLTG follows an efficient and rigorous double-blind peer review process managed by legal and subject-matter experts. The editorial workflow includes

  • Initial editorial screening
  • Double-blind peer review
  • Editorial decisions and revisions
  • Professional copyediting and publication

Ethics and Integrity
JLTG follows a structured editorial process that focuses on efficiency, clarity, and quality. While we aim for priority publication, we prioritize the relevance and contribution of the research. Our editorial team ensures transparency, fair screening, and quality control for each manuscript accepted.

Privacy Statement
The journal respects and safeguards the privacy of all individuals involved in the editorial process. Personal data collected through submissions is used solely for editorial and publishing purposes and is never shared with third parties without explicit consent, except where required by law.

Sponsorship and Governance
JLTG is independently operated by a global collective of legal scholars, practitioners, and technologists. The journal was established to support inclusive, ethical, and globally accessible academic publishing. Our mission is to bridge the gap between academic inquiry and real-world legal and governance challenges in the digital era.

Article Processing Charge (APC)
To support our open-access publishing model and cover operational expenses, JLTG applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance of a manuscript. This fee ensures continued access to the latest research and allows us to maintain the efficiency and quality of our peer-review and editorial processes. Discounted APC rates are available for eligible authors. Our streamlined editorial system enables publication within 3 to 5 weeks from submission, ensuring timely dissemination of high-impact research in fast-evolving areas of law and technology.

Why Publish with JLTG?

  • Fast-track publication: 3–5 weeks turnaround
  • Global reach and accessibility
  • Commitment to ethical, high-quality publishing
  • No paywalls—open to all readers
  • Discounted APC for eligible authors