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Q1German Law Journal
About German Law Journal
German Law Journal is a scholarly journal published by Cambridge University Press. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 0.647 and H-index of 46.
Coverage: 2000-2026. Research categories: Law (Q1).
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Topics in published research
European and International Law Studies; European Criminal Justice and Data Protection; Judicial and Constitutional Studies; European Union Policy and Governance; International Law and Human Rights; Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies.
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