About Opus Juris
About Opus Juris
Opus Juris: Legal Aid Trust's Journal of Law & Justice (Online) is an open-access, peer-reviewed, bi-annual online publication committed to fostering scholarly dialogue in the field of law. It provides an inclusive platform for academicians, legal practitioners, research scholars, and students to contribute original research on a broad spectrum of legal topics. The journal is dedicated to cultivating a high-quality repository of legal knowledge, accessible to all for the purpose of enhancing legal literacy and professional expertise. Opus Juris is an initiative of the Legal Aid Trust, a non-governmental organization established in 2013 under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. The Trust is driven by the mission of promoting legal awareness, education, and accessible legal services across communities. It strives to empower individuals through knowledge dissemination while facilitating affordable, community-oriented legal support. The Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) issued to Legal Aid Trust is KA/2021/0294699. The Journal pri marily focuses on socio-legal themes and encourages interdisciplinary research, aiming to examine legal issues through the lens of various academic disciplines relevant in the contemporary landscape. It is not confined to a single branch of law, thereby embracing diverse perspectives that contribute meaningfully to the broader discourse on justice, governance, and social development.
Our Aim
Opus Juris: Legal Aid Trust's Journal of Law & Justice (Online) is a bi-annual, open-access publication initiated by the Legal Aid Trust, an NGO established in 2013 under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. With UDIN KA/2021/0294699, the Trust is committed to enhancing legal awareness, education, and providing accessible legal services. The Journal supports this mission by offering a scholarly platform for interdisciplinary legal research and discussion. Opus Juris primarily focuses on socio-legal issues, encouraging contributors to explore the interface between law and other academic disciplines. The Journal promotes diverse perspectives and critical engagement with pressing legal, policy, and governance challenges in today’s society.Know More
Scope of Contributions
Opus Juris invites high-quality, original manuscripts including:
- 1Research Articles
- 2Essays and Short Articles
- 3Case Comments
- 4Legislative Reviews
- 5Book Reviews
Submissions should pertain to recent developments in law, policy, or jurisprudence and should contribute constructively to academic and professional debates. Through this endeavor, the Legal Aid Trust continues to further its core values of legal empowerment, academic engagement, and public service.
Know MoreObjective
Our main objective is to:
- 1Conceptual Clarity
To provide a detailed understanding of socio-economic phenomena and their intersection with law and policy - making.
- 2Interdisciplinary Research
To promote comparative and cross-disciplinary studies that offer holistic perspectives on complex societal issues.
- 3Critical Engagement
To foster rigorous intellectual discourse on contemporary legal and socio-political developments.
- 4Academic Excellence
To support the growth of legal intellect, critical thinking, and quality research through the promotion of original legal scholarship.