The Journal of Law and Society, as the leading social legal research journal in the UK, is renowned for its unique interdisciplinary perspective. This journal not only enjoys a high reputation in the legal field, but also has a wide influence in sociology, criminology, and other social science fields. It is committed to exploring the complex relationship between law and society, providing a platform for scholars and practitioners from different legal cultural backgrounds to exchange ideas and jointly explore the role, function, and changes of law in society.

The content of the Journal of Law and Society covers from traditional legal theories to emerging legal issues, including but not limited to the relationship between law and fields such as gender, race, class, globalization, technological progress, and environmental change. This journal places special emphasis on an international perspective and encourages authors from around the world to submit articles, thereby promoting comparison and understanding of different legal systems and cultures.