Call for Submissions:
Ashesi Law Journal
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, which established the Ashesi Law Journal as a distinguished platform for rigorous legal scholarship, the Journal is now inviting submissions for its next edition.
The Ashesi Law Journal is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to high-quality legal scholarship. It welcomes original articles from legal scholars, practitioners, and policymakers exploring contemporary legal issues or the intersection of law and policy. The Journal seeks to foster insightful scholarship that informs public policy, governance, and justice in Africa and beyond.
Article Guidelines
- Length: Articles should be 8,000 words excluding footnotes and must not exceed 10,000 words including footnotes.
- Abstract: A 150-word abstract must accompany each submission.
- Citation Style: All submissions must conform to the Oxford Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA).
Submission Guidelines
All submissions must be double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman, with 1-inch margins.
Each submission must include a separate cover page containing the author’s name, institutional affiliation, contact information, and a brief biography (maximum 100 words). The manuscript itself must not contain any identifying information, to preserve the integrity of the peer-review process.
Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format (doc or .docx).
Manuscripts should be sent to the Co-Editors-in-Chief, Prof. Maame Mensa-Bonsu and Jonathan A. Alua, at: lawjournal@ashesi.edu.gh
Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. Manuscripts received after December 19, 2026, will be considered for the subsequent issue.