About the Journal

EU Journal of Law and Societal Studies (EU-JLSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Faculty of Law at Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of scholarly research, professional practice, and theoretical development in the interdisciplinary fields of Law and Societal Studies. It serves as a reputable platform for academics, legal practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and professionals to disseminate original research, critical analyses, and innovative perspectives on contemporary legal and societal issues.

The journal promotes high-quality scholarship on the interaction between law, governance, justice, public policy, human rights, social institutions, and societal transformation. Through the publication of rigorous and impactful research, EU-JLSS contributes to the development of legal knowledge, social justice, sustainable governance, and evidence-based policymaking at local, national, regional, and international levels.

To enhance the visibility, accessibility, and scholarly impact of its publications, the journal is indexed in leading academic databases and repositories, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, Crossref, Academia.edu, and PKP. This extensive indexation ensures global discoverability, promotes international scholarly engagement, and facilitates the translation of research findings into policy formulation, legal practice, and societal development.

EU-JLSS welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, legal commentaries, policy analyses, and book reviews that make significant contributions to the fields of Law and Societal Studies.

Subject Areas

  • Constitutional Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
  • Civil Law
  • Commercial and Corporate Law
  • International Law
  • Human Rights Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Cyber Law and Digital Rights
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Legal Education and Practice
  • Public Policy and Governance
  • Democracy and Political Institutions
  • Social Justice and Equity Studies
  • Gender and Law
  • Law and Development
  • Law and Technology
  • Law and Public Health
  • Security, Peace, and Conflict Studies
  • Migration and Refugee Studies
  • Sociology of Law
  • Community Development and Social Change
  • Indigenous Legal Systems
  • Comparative Legal Studies
  • Ethics, Society, and Governance
  • Public Administration
  • Legislative Studies
  • Sustainable Development and Law
  • Legal Pluralism and Cultural Studies

The journal particularly encourages interdisciplinary, comparative, and policy-oriented studies that examine the relationship between legal frameworks and societal development, fostering intellectual exchange and contributing to practical solutions for contemporary legal and social challenges worldwide.