Law and Communication Journal (LCJ) invites authors to submit original research, review articles, case studies, and essays related to the fields of law and communication. All submitted manuscripts will undergo a peer-review process to ensure high academic standards and relevance. Please follow the guidelines below when submitting your work.

General Submission Requirements

  1. Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration or previously published elsewhere.

  2. Language: Manuscripts should be written in clear, concise, and formal English or Bahasa Indonesia.

  3. Formatting:

    • The manuscript should be typed in Microsoft Word format.

    • Use a 12-point font size (Times New Roman), with 1.5 line spacing.

    • Include a title, an abstract (200-250 words), keywords (5-6 keywords), and references.

    • The manuscript should be between 3,000 to 7,000 words, including references and appendices.

  4. References: All sources must be cited in-text and in a reference list. The reference style should follow the APA 7th Edition format.

Manuscript Structure

  1. Title: A concise, informative title that reflects the content of the manuscript.

  2. Abstract: A brief summary (200-250 words) of the manuscript’s objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions.

  3. Keywords: 5-6 keywords that are relevant to the manuscript’s content.

  4. Introduction: The introduction should clearly state the research problem, objectives, and relevance of the study.

  5. Literature Review: A review of relevant academic literature and theoretical frameworks that support the research.

  6. Methodology: A detailed explanation of the research design, methods, and techniques used in the study.

  7. Results and Discussion: Presentation and analysis of the research findings, along with a discussion of their implications.

  8. Conclusion: A concise summary of the research, including the key findings and their significance.

  9. References: All cited works should be listed in APA 7th Edition format.

Submission Process

  1. Online Submission: Authors must submit their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system.

  2. Peer Review: All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.

  3. Revisions: Authors may be requested to revise their manuscript based on the feedback from reviewers.

Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must ensure that their research complies with ethical standards, including obtaining approval from relevant ethics committees if applicable.

  • Authors should disclose any conflicts of interest related to their research.

Law and Communication Journal (LCJ) is committed to publishing high-quality, impactful research that advances the understanding of the intersection of law and communication.