European Journal of Legal Education: Call for new Editorial Board Members

2025-02-04

 

The European Journal of Legal Education is seeking new members to join its Editorial Board. The journal is an Open Access online journal which is fully peer-reviewed. It was established by the European Law Faculties Association (ELFA), initially between 2004 and 2011 and relaunched in 2020, since when it has published regularly. For further details, and access to all recent issues, please visit www.ejle.eu.

Its Mission Statement is:

The European Journal of Legal Education is committed to generating debate and publishing outstanding contributions on and of interest to legal education in Europe, bringing together and promoting co-operation between scholars globally. In furtherance of this mission, the European Journal of Legal Education encourages reflection on existing and emerging analyses of legal education and will work through rigorous peer review and selection processes.

Our understanding of the field of legal education includes:

  • learning theory and pedagogy;
  • the use of technology in legal education;
  • classroom and clinical approaches;
  • academic, vocational and professional legal education;
  • the issues surrounding the regulation and political influences on law faculties;
  • research into legal education.

However, we do not assume we have identified an exhaustive list of topics. Articles presenting research into legal education elsewhere in the world will be of interest, especially if presented so that their relevance to a European audience is made clear.

The Editorial Board

The Journal’s Editorial Board plays a vital part in its development and strategic direction. The Board provides practical support through its members’ expertise and experience and their ability to promote the journal. The Board usually meets online twice a year but may meet at other times to address specific matters. It is now looking to recruit new members with a real interest in legal education.

Requirements for the role include:

  • Substantial experience of legal education.
  • Demonstrable experience in legal research, through, for example, published articles or conference papers or workshops in the field.
  • A commitment to promoting the journal and its work widely.

Desirable attributes include:

  • An interest in equality, diversity and inclusion and/or internationalisation within legal education research.
  • Experience and/or an interest in legal education on the continent of Europe.
  • Digital skills, specifically social media skills, an awareness of trends and an eye for design.

To be considered, please send an expression of interest (max 500 words) and up-to-date CV to The General Editor, Prof Greta Bosch at g.s.bosch@exeter.ac.uk on or before 5pm BST, Friday 28 February 2025. Prof Bosch will be happy to discuss the role informally.