Canadian Legal Research Journal (CLRJ)

The Canadian Legal Research Journal (CLRJ) is an open-access, peer-reviewed scholarly publication dedicated to the advancement of legal research, policy analysis, regulatory studies, governance, and interdisciplinary scholarship.

Published by Mian Karam Ellahi Trust (MKET) Canada, CLRJ provides a platform for academics, legal professionals, researchers, policy analysts, graduate students, and practitioners to contribute original scholarship and evidence-based discussion on contemporary legal and regulatory issues.

Journal Objectives

Advance high-quality legal scholarship
Promote interdisciplinary academic research
Support open-access dissemination of knowledge
Encourage national and international collaboration
Contribute to evidence-based legal and policy development
Preserve scholarly works through sustainable publishing practices

Current Issue

Volume 02, Issue 01

Publication Period: September 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

The current issue of the Canadian Legal Research Journal (CLRJ) presents scholarly articles, legal analyses, policy discussions, interdisciplinary research, and professional commentaries addressing contemporary legal, regulatory, governance, and public policy matters.

Editorial Board

The Editorial Board oversees the academic quality, integrity, peer-review process, editorial policies, and strategic development of the Canadian Legal Research Journal.

Editorial Leadership

Editor-in-Chief
Managing Editor
Associate Editors
Editorial Advisory Board Members
Interdisciplinary Advisory Board Members
Peer Review Panel Members

Board Responsibilities

Ensuring academic and editorial quality
Supporting fair and independent peer review
Maintaining publication ethics standards
Promoting research integrity
Supporting international scholarly collaboration
Enhancing journal visibility and impact

Editorial Board members are selected based on their academic, professional, research, and subject-matter expertise.

Author Guidelines

The Canadian Legal Research Journal welcomes original manuscripts that contribute to legal scholarship, public policy, governance, regulatory studies, and interdisciplinary research.

Submission Requirements

Original and unpublished work
Clear research methodology where applicable
Accurate citations and references
Compliance with publication ethics standards
Professional academic writing style
Submission in editable electronic format

Peer Review Process

All submissions are subject to editorial screening and may be evaluated through an independent peer-review process. Authors may be requested to revise manuscripts before final publication.

Publication Ethics

Authors must submit original work.
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
Sources must be properly acknowledged.
Conflicts of interest should be disclosed.
Research involving ethical considerations must comply with applicable standards.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain responsibility for the content of their submissions. The views expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Journal, its editors, reviewers, publisher, or affiliated organizations.

Contact for Submissions

Authors interested in submitting manuscripts or proposing special issues may contact the Editorial Office of the Canadian Legal Research Journal for additional information regarding submission procedures and publication requirements.