Journal of International Law and ASEAN Legal Studies (JILALS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Base for International Law and ASEAN Legal Studies (BILALS), an independent and non-governmental organization dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of research in international law, with particular emphasis on ASEAN as a developing regional legal order.
The journal aims to provide a scholarly platform for the dissemination of high-quality research articles, conceptual analyses, and other scientific writings addressing contemporary legal issues in international law and ASEAN legal studies. It welcomes interdisciplinary and critical perspectives that explore legal developments, institutional frameworks, and regulatory dynamics within the ASEAN region.
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, studies on ASEAN as a regional organization, the evolution of ASEAN legal norms and institutions, regional integration, and the emergence of regional legal frameworks applicable to ASEAN member states. Although ASEAN differs from other regional organizations, its growing commitment to regionalism has led to the gradual development of regional legal rules and cooperative mechanisms that increasingly shape governance and legal relations among its member states.
By encouraging rigorous academic discourse on international law and ASEAN legal developments, the journal seeks to contribute to the advancement of legal scholarship and to support the development of effective legal frameworks that promote regional cooperation, legal certainty, and rule-based governance in Southeast Asia.
The Journal of International Law and ASEAN Legal Studies is envisioned as an international forum for legal scholarship, bringing together contributions from law professors, legal scholars, diplomats, judges, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world.
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.
Author Guidelines
Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.
Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.
An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.