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Law and Contemporary Problems

About Law and Contemporary Problems

Law and Contemporary Problems is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Duke University School of Law.

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Based on current metadata, Law and Contemporary Problems maintains a standard position in the US academic market.

ISSN (Print) 0023-9186
ISSN (Online) 1945-2322
Publisher Duke University School of Law
Country United States
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About Law and Contemporary Problems

Law and Contemporary Problems is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Duke University School of Law.

Law and Contemporary Problems is published by Duke University School of Law from US as a journal. It has published 4,563 works to date, attracting 29,520 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 70, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Legal Systems and Judicial Processes, Law, Economics, and Judicial Systems, Legal and Constitutional Studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Law and Contemporary Problems

No, Law and Contemporary Problems is not an open access journal.

Law and Contemporary Problems is published by Duke University School of Law.
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Works Published per Year (2012–2023)

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Journal at a Glance
4,563
Total Works
29,520
Total Citations
70
h-index

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Top Research Topics

The areas where Law and Contemporary Problems most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Legal Systems and Judicial Processes
    Social Sciences
    399 works
  2. Law, Economics, and Judicial Systems
    Economics, Econometrics and Finance
    261 works
  3. Legal and Constitutional Studies
    Economics, Econometrics and Finance
    238 works
  4. Legal principles and applications
    Social Sciences
    191 works
  5. Law, Rights, and Freedoms
    Social Sciences
    169 works
  6. American Constitutional Law and Politics
    Social Sciences
    166 works
  7. Legal Education and Practice Innovations
    Social Sciences
    154 works
  8. Judicial and Constitutional Studies
    Social Sciences
    137 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S2765008069
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