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Legal Owls Research Editorial (LORE) Review
PEER REVIEW
Become a Reviewer for LORE
Peer reviewers play an essential role in maintaining the quality, integrity and relevance of scholarship published by Legal Owls Research & Editorial (LORE) Review.
We welcome expressions of interest from academics, practitioners and interdisciplinary specialists who can provide thoughtful, independent and constructive assessment of submitted work.
Why Peer Review Matters...
Peer review strengthens scholarship by testing the clarity, originality, methodology, reasoning and contribution of a manuscript before publication.
LORE Review seeks reviewers who can evaluate work fairly and constructively while recognizing that strong scholarship may emerge from different jurisdictions, disciplines, methodologies and professional perspectives.
A reviewer’s role is not simply to identify weaknesses. It is also to help authors strengthen their arguments and contribute meaningfully to the scholarly conversation.
Peer Review at LORE
Assessment
Reviewers are expected to provide an assessment that is:
Independent : Based on the merits of the manuscript.
Constructive: Focused on strengthening the scholarship and identifying substantive areas for improvement.
Confidential : Respectful of unpublished work and the integrity of the review process.
Relevant : Grounded in appropriate subject-matter knowledge.
Becoming a LORE Reviewer
LORE welcomes qualified reviewers who bring subject-matter expertise, independence and a commitment to constructive scholarly evaluation. This section explains who may review, the expertise we seek, the ethical standards reviewers are expected to follow, and how reviewers contribute to the wider LORE scholarly community.
Who Can Review?
We welcome expressions of interest from:
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academics and researchers;
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experienced legal practitioners;
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judges and former judges;
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policymakers and regulatory professionals;
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subject-matter specialists;
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interdisciplinary professionals; and
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appropriately qualified doctoral researchers.
Reviewers should have demonstrated knowledge or experience relevant to the manuscript they are asked to assess. Appointment as a reviewer is at the discretion of the Editorial Team.
Areas Of Expertise
We are particularly interested in reviewers with expertise across:
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Corporate & Commercial Law
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Technology, AI & Digital Regulation
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Privacy & Data Governance
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Intellectual Property
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Cross-Border & Comparative Law
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Healthcare Law & Bioethics
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Public Policy & Governance
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Employment & Professional Regulation
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Dispute Resolution
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Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility
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Startups & Entrepreneurship
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Legal Innovation & Legal Technology
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Human Rights & Access to Justice
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Emerging and interdisciplinary areas of law
This list is illustrative rather than exhaustive.
Reviewer Ethics
Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents.
A reviewer should decline or disclose an assignment where there is a conflict involving:
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the author;
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the author’s institution;
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the subject matter;
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a competing professional or financial interest; or
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another circumstance that could reasonably affect impartiality.
Where uncertainty exists, reviewers should disclose the potential conflict to the Editorial Team rather than make the determination themselves.
Contributing to the LORE Community
Peer reviewers contribute their expertise to the development of rigorous and responsible legal scholarship.
LORE Review may acknowledge reviewers collectively or individually, subject to reviewer preference and the confidentiality requirements of the review process.
Participation as a reviewer does not create an employment relationship or guarantee future review assignments.
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Reviewers are expected to:
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Provide an independent assessment
Evaluate the manuscript on its merits and without personal or institutional bias. -
Maintain confidentiality
Treat manuscripts and editorial communications as confidential. -
Disclose conflicts of interest
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Assess sources carefully
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Provide constructive feedback
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Respect editorial timelines
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Protect unpublished ideas
Do not use information, arguments or research obtained through peer review for personal or professional advantage.
Reviewer Responsibilities
Originality : Does the work offer a meaningful contribution or perspective?
Research Quality : Are the authorities, sources, methodology and evidence credible and appropriate?
Analysis : Does the manuscript provide substantive reasoning rather than merely describe existing law?
Relevance : Does the work engage meaningfully with an important legal, policy, social or professional question?
Structure & Clarity : Is the argument coherent, well organized and clearly communicated?
Contribution : Does the manuscript add value to LORE Review's scholarly conversation?
Comparative or Interdisciplinary Value:
Where relevant, does the work appropriately engage with other jurisdictions, disciplines or perspectives?
What Reviewers Assess
Unpublished manuscripts should not be uploaded into publicly accessible generative AI systems or external services where doing so could compromise confidentiality.
Reviewers remain personally responsible for the substance, accuracy and integrity of their reviews.
Unpublished manuscripts and information obtained through the editorial and peer-review process must be treated as confidential.
Reviewers and editors must not:
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distribute unpublished manuscripts without authorization;
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disclose confidential editorial information;
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use unpublished ideas or findings for personal or professional advantage; or
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otherwise compromise the confidentiality of the review process.
AI & Confidential Manuscripts
Peer Review Community
Help Strengthen Legal Scholarship
Peer reviewers play an essential role in maintaining the quality, integrity and relevance of scholarship published by LORE Review.
We welcome expressions of interest from academics, experienced practitioners, researchers and interdisciplinary specialists who can bring subject-matter expertise, independence and thoughtful analysis to the review process.
Editorial Governance & Publication Standards
Corrections, Retractions & the Scholarly Record
Where a material issue is identified after publication, the journal may issue:
Correction
Where an error requires amendment but does not undermine the overall reliability of the work.
Editorial Notice
Where clarification, disclosure or further review is required.
Retraction
Where serious concerns materially undermine the reliability, originality or integrity of the published work.
Substantive post-publication changes should be clearly identified and appropriately documented.
Copyright, Licensing & Permissions
Authors are responsible for ensuring that they have the legal right to submit their manuscript and any accompanying material.
Necessary permissions should be obtained for third-party:
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images;
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photographs;
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tables;
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figures;
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substantial quotations; or
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other protected material.
The applicable author rights and publication licence will be communicated before publication.
Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are based on:
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scholarly quality
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originality
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relevance
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integrity
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contribution
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suitability for LORE Review
Commercial relationships, institutional affiliations, sponsorship arrangements or personal relationships should not determine whether a manuscript is accepted for publication.
Editors should recuse themselves where a conflict could reasonably affect—or appear to affect—the impartiality of an editorial decision.
Complaints & Appeals
Authors and readers may raise concerns relating to:
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editorial procedure;
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publication ethics;
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peer review;
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potential errors in published work; or
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other matters affecting the integrity of the journal.
An appeal should identify the specific decision or procedural issue being challenged and provide relevant supporting information.
An appeal does not constitute a new round of peer review and does not guarantee reversal of an editorial decision.
Editorial Office:
journal@thelegalowls.com
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Questions About Our Policies?
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