01Impact factor
Impact factor of Western Journal of Legal Studies (2026)
The impact factor shown here is the 2-year mean citedness: citations received in a year by the papers Western Journal of Legal Studies published in the two previous years, divided by the number of those papers. That is the same formula as the Journal Impact Factor, calculated by ScholarsColab. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so it also has an official Journal Impact Factor published by Clarivate, which can differ because it counts citations from Web of Science journals only.
Rank in its subject categories
- Lawrank 196 of 426 journals
Ranks here compare journals of the same Web of Science category in our data by 2-year citedness; they are not the official JCR rank.
Quartile of Western Journal of Legal Studies
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Western Journal of Legal Studies is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
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02Indexing
Indexing of Western Journal of Legal Studies
- ISSN
- 1927-9132
- Publisher
- University of Western Ontario Libraries all its journals →
- Subjects
- Law
From the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab, updated 1 March 2026. Indexing can change: confirm on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the Scopus source list before submitting. Official Journal Impact Factors and JCR quartiles are published by Clarivate; the impact factor on this page is calculated by ScholarsColab (see how the impact factor works).
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03How to submit
How to submit to Western Journal of Legal Studies
- Read the guide for authors. It sets the article types, word limit, reference style and file format that Western Journal of Legal Studies accepts. You find it on the official website of the journal, usually under "For authors" or "Submit".
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04Reviewer comments
Reviewer comments and rejection reasons for Western Journal of Legal Studies
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Law journals with a similar impact factor*
The journals next to Western Journal of Legal Studies when the 337 journals of Law in our data are ranked by impact factor*:
| Rank | Journal | Impact factor* | Indexing | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | Boletín de la Asociación Internacional de Derecho Cooperativo | 0.46 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 193 | Revista Chilena de Derecho y Tecnología | 0.46 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 194 | Juvenile and Family Court Journal | 0.45 | SSCI | Subscription |
| 195 | Public and private international law bulletin | 0.45 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 197 | Champ pénal | 0.44 | ESCI | Subscription |
| 198 | University of Toronto Law Journal | 0.44 | SSCI | Subscription |
| 199 | European Journal of Comparative Law and Governance | 0.44 | ESCI | Subscription |
| 200 | Liverpool Law Review | 0.44 | ESCI | Subscription |
*Impact factor calculated by ScholarsColab (2-year citedness), not the official Clarivate value.
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06Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the impact factor of Western Journal of Legal Studies?
Based on ScholarsColab citation data (October 2026), the 2-year impact factor of Western Journal of Legal Studies is 0.44: papers it published in the two previous years were cited 0.44 times on average in a year. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so Clarivate also publishes an official Journal Impact Factor, which can differ.
What is the h-index of Western Journal of Legal Studies?
The h-index of Western Journal of Legal Studies is 3 (October 2026): 3 of its papers have each been cited at least 3 times. Its i10-index is 0.
What is the quartile of Western Journal of Legal Studies?
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Western Journal of Legal Studies is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Is Western Journal of Legal Studies indexed in Scopus?
Western Journal of Legal Studies is not listed in the Scopus list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Western Journal of Legal Studies an SCIE journal?
Western Journal of Legal Studies is listed in ESCI of the Web of Science Core Collection, but not in SCIE, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Western Journal of Legal Studies in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Yes. Western Journal of Legal Studies is listed in JCR 2024, so it has a Journal Impact Factor. For the current impact factor and quartile, check Journal Citation Reports.
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