The Cambridge Law Journal Citation Rate 2026
0008-1973
eISSN 1469-2139
Cambridge University Press
GB
Q4 Quartile
About The Cambridge Law Journal
The Cambridge Law Journal (CLJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction and European and International Contract Law, published by Cambridge University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0008-1973 (e-ISSN 1469-2139). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.18 (Q4 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 9,426 works and 19,646 citations, with an h-index of 57.
The Cambridge Law Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Cambridge Law Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.18, placing it in the Q4 quartile within the Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
The Cambridge Law Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Cambridge Law Journal should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare The Cambridge Law Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Cambridge Law Journal
- This journal covers Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction, European and International Contract Law, International Law and Human Rights. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0008-1973 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1469-2139 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Cambridge Law Journal is published by Cambridge University Press and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, The Cambridge Law Journal is classified under Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction, European and International Contract Law, International Law and Human Rights and Law, Economics, and Judicial Systems.
The Cambridge Law Journal is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.184.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.184 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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