General Editor
Liz Fisher
Articles Editors
Adam Perry
Andreas Televantos
Liora Lazarus
Review Articles Editor
Jennifer Payne
About the journal
The Oxford Journal of Legal Studies is published on behalf of the Faculty of Law in the University of Oxford. It is designed to contribute to understanding in all matters relating to law.
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A collection of John Gardner’s influential research
In memory of Professor John Gardner, we curated a collection of some of his world-class articles, published in OJLS, which expand on the theory of mens rea, tackle the common misconceptions about responsibility, and question the law of discrimination.
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Read Alma Diamond's review, 'The Internal Point of View Restored'
We are delighted to announce that Philip Pettit’s, ‘Social Norms and the Internal Point of View: An Elaboration of Hart’s Genealogy of Law’ has been identified as one of the best works of recent scholarship relating to Jurisprudence, in a review written by Alma Diamond and published in Jotwell: The Journal of Things We Like (Lots).
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Read Philip Pettit's article here
The H.L.A. Hart Memorial Lecture
This annual lecture is delivered in Oxford by a distinguished speaker. It is named for H.L.A. Hart, former Professor of Jurisprudence in Oxford and author of the influential book, The Concept of Law. Most of the Hart Lectures are published in the Oxford Journal of Legal Studies.
The collection of the of the lectures from over the years can be found here.
New Virtual Issue
The first virtual issue of Oxford Journal of Legal Studies is a collection of previously published articles curated by Board members celebrating Women's History Month.
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