About the Journal

Indonesian Journal of Linguistics and Legal Discourse is a double blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes original research articles and critical studies at the intersection of linguistics, law, and legal discourse. This journal is published quarterly as a platform for the dissemination of theoretical, empirical, and interdisciplinary findings that examine how language operates within legal systems, institutions, and practices. It addresses a broad range of topics, including but not limited to legal discourse analysis, forensic linguistics, courtroom interaction, legislative and policy language, legal pragmatics, language and power in law, judicial reasoning, legal translation and interpreting, and language-centered approaches to law and justice in social and institutional contexts.

ASJC Code: 3310 – Linguistics and Language; 3315 – Communication; 3308 – Law

By publishing in Indonesian Journal of Linguistics and Legal Discourse, authors become part of an international scholarly community dedicated to advancing theoretical, applied, and interdisciplinary perspectives on the role of language and discourse in legal processes and institutions. This journal welcomes contributions from established academics, early-career researchers, and doctoral scholars who seek a reputable and forward-looking venue for impactful studies that integrate linguistic analysis, communication practices, and legal perspectives across judicial, institutional, and societal domains.