Academic Journal
Q1Columbia Law Review
About Columbia Law Review
About Columbia Law Review
Columbia Law Review is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Columbia Law Review Association (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1973-1981, 1984, 1987-1988, 1990, 1992-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 0010-1958; H-index 88.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (88): Strong citation impact — 88 articles cited at least 88 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in Columbia Law Review
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Columbia Law Review?
0010-1958.
Who publishes Columbia Law Review?
Columbia Law Review Association.
What are Columbia Law Review's metrics?
H-index 88.
Is Columbia Law Review peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
European and International Contract Law; Legal Systems and Judicial Processes; Legal principles and applications; Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction; Law, Economics, and Judicial Systems; Corporate Governance and Law.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
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