About the Journal

Welcome to Faculty of Law Journal, Rivers State University

The Faculty of Law Journal, Rivers State University (RSUFLJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal of the Faculty of Law, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The Journal provides a scholarly platform for the publication and dissemination of original legal research, critical analysis, and contemporary perspectives on law and related fields. The Journal is committed to promoting rigorous legal scholarship and encouraging meaningful engagement with legal issues affecting society, institutions, governance, commerce, human rights, and the administration of justice.

Our Mission

The mission of the Faculty of Law Journal is to contribute to the advancement of legal knowledge through the publication of high-quality, original, and well-researched scholarly works. The Journal seeks to provide a forum where academics, legal practitioners, researchers, and other scholars can examine emerging legal issues and contribute to the development of legal thought and practice.

Our Scope

The Journal welcomes scholarly contributions covering diverse areas of law and related disciplines. These may include, among others:

  • Public and Constitutional Law
  • Private and Commercial Law
  • Criminal Law and Justice
  • International Law
  • Human Rights Law
  • Environmental and Energy Law
  • Maritime and Oil & Gas Law
  • Property and Land Law
  • Corporate and Business Law
  • Legal Theory and Jurisprudence
  • Contemporary and Emerging Legal Issues

The Faculty of Law Journal is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity, originality, peer review, and publication ethics. Submitted manuscripts are subject to editorial assessment and, where appropriate, peer review to ensure that published works meet the Journal's standards of scholarly quality and relevance. The Journal also encourages responsible research and proper acknowledgment of sources and does not tolerate plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct.

Editorial Leadership

The Journal is guided by an editorial team committed to maintaining scholarly standards and ensuring the integrity of its publication process.

Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Grace O. Akolokwu

Secretary Editorial Board
Dr. Charles I. G. Agwor