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About the Law and Critique format

Law and Critique is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Law in Society and Culture, Political Theology and Sovereignty, Hannah Arendt's Political Philosophy.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Law and Critique 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inLaw in Society and Culture Political Theology and Sovereignty Hannah Arendt's Political Philosophy Philosophy, Ethics, and Existentialism Psychoanalysis, Philosophy, and Politics
ISSN0957-8536
Citation impact (2-yr)0.66
h-index33
i10-index135
Total citations4,897
Article processing charge$2,790
Top institutions publishing hereBirkbeck, University of London
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Law and Critique per year

19
2014
26
2015
20
2016
23
2017
16
2018
19
2019
28
2020
30
2021
24
2022
31
2023
26
2024
24
2025

Citation impact of Law and Critique by publication year

201
2014
241
2015
264
2016
303
2017
259
2018
41
2019
230
2020
110
2021
153
2022
48
2023
19
2024
9
2025

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Law and Critique template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Law and Critique format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Law and Critique template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Law and Critique use?
Law and Critique uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Law and Critique 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Law and Critique?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Law and Critique document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Law and Critique template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Law and Critique format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Law and Critique?
Law and Critique is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Law and Critique template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Law and Critique PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Law and Critique template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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