Submissions

Author Guidelines

Corpus: International Journal of Law and Political Authority publishes original and high-quality scholarly manuscripts focusing on legal studies, governance, and political authority. The journal welcomes contributions in law, government, and political science, including but not limited to constitutional law, administrative law, criminal law, civil law, international law, human rights, legal philosophy, legal policy, public administration, political institutions, governance studies, political theory, comparative law, and comparative politics.

All submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal.

Submission Procedure

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s Online Journal System (OJS). Authors are required to register prior to submission and strictly follow all instructions provided on the OJS platform. Submissions that do not comply with these guidelines may be returned to the authors for revision before entering the peer-review process.

Manuscript Format

• Paper size: A4, single-column

• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

• Line spacing: 1

• Length: Maximum 20 pages (including tables, figures, and references)

• Font: Times New Roman

  • Main text: 11 pt

  • Tables, figures, and references: 11 pt

  • Headings: 12–14 pt

Title, Abstract, and Keywords

• Title: Maximum 12 words (English)

• Author information: Author names without academic titles; institutional affiliation and email address are required

• Abstract: Written in both English and Indonesian (maximum 200 words), clearly presenting the research background, objectives, legal or political issues examined, methodology, main findings, and conclusions

• Keywords: Up to 5 keywords reflecting the core legal and political themes of the manuscript

Article Structure

1. Introduction – Presents the research background, formulation of legal or political problems, research objectives, significance of the study, and relevant literature review (15–20%).

2. Methodology – Describes the research approach (normative, doctrinal, empirical, or mixed methods), data sources or legal materials, data collection techniques, and analytical methods (10–15%).

3. Results and Discussion – Presents research findings and critically discusses them in relation to legal theories, political concepts, statutory frameworks, jurisprudence, and previous studies in law and political science.

4. Conclusion – Summarizes key findings, theoretical and practical implications for law and governance, study limitations, and recommendations for future legal or political research and policy development.

References

• References and in-text citations must follow APA Style (7th Edition)

• At least 80% of references should be published within the last 10 years, prioritizing peer-reviewed journal articles, statutes, court decisions, academic books, and reputable scholarly sources

• The use of reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote is strongly recommended

Review Articles

Review articles should include the following sections: Introduction, Theoretical or Conceptual Framework, Critical Analysis or Discussion, and Conclusion. Review manuscripts must demonstrate strong analytical depth, originality, and relevance to the advancement of legal and political scholarship.

Checklist Before Submission

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must ensure that:

• The manuscript complies with these Author Guidelines;

• The work is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere;

• References are complete and formatted according to APA Style (7th Edition);

• Tables, figures, and illustrations are clear, properly numbered, and cited in the text;

• Necessary permissions have been obtained for any third-party legal documents or materials, if applicable.