Announcements

UBLR Colloquium (8th Ed.)

2026-05-03

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to announce the Eighth Edition of the UBLR Colloquium, dedicated to artificial intelligence and its main legal implications.
“Artificial Intelligence and Law: Data Protection, Vulnerability and Liability”
6 May 2026, 3.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.

Belmeloro Complex (Room D) – Via Andreatta 8, Bologna

The event will be held entirely in Italian.

Online MS Teams and in-person.
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THANK-YOU MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGING BOARD (CFP VOL.11.2/26)

2026-04-28

The Call for Papers for the Vol.11.2/2026 officially closed on April, 17th (08:00 PM / GMT +2).

The Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Board are sincerely grateful to all authors from all over the world who have sent their manuscripts to University of Bologna Law Review, choosing the Journal as a venue for their research, and they are currently committed to evaluating those papers which will proceed to the double-blind peer-review step.

The selection of peer-reviewed manuscripts finally to be included in Vol. 11.2/2026 will be extremely competitive due to the number of submissions, the high quality of the manuscripts,and their cutting-edge topics and innovative perspectives.

More updates regarding the Call for Papers for Vol. 12.1/2027 will be released in accordance with the Publication Frequency policy.

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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS (SPRING SESSION)

2026-04-17

The University of Bologna Law Review welcomes applications for its Calls for Associate Editors (Spring session) from undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in the faculties within the Department of Legal Studies of the University of Bologna (Bologna and Ravenna Campus).

OPENING: April 7th (00:01 a.m.)

DEADLINE: April 26th (11:59 p.m.)
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CALL FOR PAPERS - VOL 11.2/2026

2026-02-16

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to accept submissions for Volume 11 Issue 2 (2026).

Manuscripts may be submitted only via the UBLR website (OJS platform). Authors are invited to carefully read the Author's Guidelines and the policies contained in the 'About the Journal' section of the website (including the Ethics Code, the Open Access Policy, the Copyright Notice and the Privacy Statement) before submitting their manuscripts.

The Journal does not accept simultaneous submissions together with other Journals. Further information or support may be requested to the Editorial Office.

Opening: March 2nd, 2026 - 8.00 AM (GMT+1)

Deadline: April 17th, 2026 - 8.00 PM (GMT+2)
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SUBMISSION RULES UPDATED

2026-02-11

The Editorial Board of the University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to announce that our Submission Rules have been updated, effective beginning with Volume 11.2 (2026). These revisions were adopted considering feedback and suggestions received from authors, and are intended to improve clarity and ensure a more efficient review process for all contributors.

Authors planning to submit manuscripts for Volume 11.2 (2026) or later are strongly encouraged to review the new rules prior to submission, as compliance will be required for consideration.

We remain grateful to our authors for their continued trust in the UBLR as a venue for meaningful legal scholarship, and we look forward to receiving submissions under the updated framework.

For any questions regarding the revised rules, please contact the Editorial Office
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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS - RESULTS

2026-01-11

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to announce the results of the Call for Editors (Fall 2025) selection process.

Following a rigorous evaluation of all applications, we are delighted to confirm that 30 candidates have been found eligible. While 23 positions were initially available, we have expanded them to 30 given the high quality of applicants' profiles and our goal to continuously strengthen our editorial committee. The complete ranking with final scores and role assignments is available here (or by clicking on the "read more" button below). Successful candidates will be contacted individually from the Editorial Office with further instructions regarding onboarding procedures.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their participation in the selection process and look forward to welcoming our new team members.
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NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS FROM THE UBLR

2026-01-01

The Editorial Board of the University of Bologna Law Review wishes to extend its warmest greetings for the New Year.

As we enter 2026, the Editorial Board remains committed to promoting excellence in legal scholarship and fostering international academic dialogue across diverse legal systems and traditions. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with authors, reviewers, and readers in advancing rigorous and innovative legal research.

May this year bring intellectual growth, successful scholarly pursuits, and meaningful contributions to the global legal academic community.

With our best wishes for a prosperous 2026!
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NEW EDITOR-IN-CHIEF APPOINTED

2025-11-10

The University of Bologna Law Review is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Gaia Cavallaro (JD Candidate) as the new Editor-in-Chief for Volumes 11 (2026) and 12 (2027).

Gaia succeeds Dr. Carlotta Buttaboni (JD, PhD Candidate), who led the Journal for Volumes 9 (2024) and 10 (2025), following her service as Vice Editor-in-Chief for Volume 8 (2023).

The Editorial Team warmly thanks Carlotta for her outstanding dedication to the Journal and wishes her every success in her career and future academic achievements, including her work as a PhD researcher at the Rathenau Instituut and Eindhoven University of Technology.
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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS

2025-10-28

The University of Bologna Law Review welcomes applications for its Calls for Associate Editors (Autumn session) from undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in the faculties within the Department of Legal Studies of the University of Bologna (Bologna and Ravenna Campus).

OPENING: October 15th (12:01 AM GMT+2)

DEADLINE: November 7th (11:59 PM GMT+1)

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THANK-YOU MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGING BOARD (CfP Vol.11.1/26)

2025-10-23

The Call for Papers for the Vol.11.1/2026 officially closed on October, 20th (08:00 PM / GMT +2).

The Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Board are sincerely grateful to all authors from all over the world who have sent their manuscripts to University of Bologna Law Review, choosing the Journal as a venue for their research,and they are currently committed to evaluating those papers which will proceed to the double-blind peer-review step.

The selection of peer-reviewed manuscripts finally to be included in Vol. 11.1/2025 will be extremely competitive due to the number of submissions, the high quality of the manuscripts,and their cutting-edge topics and innovative perspectives.

More updates regarding the Call for Papers for Vol. 11.2/2026 will be released in accordance with the Publication Frequency policy.

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CALL FOR PAPERS - VOL 11.1/2026

2025-09-05

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to accept submissions for Volume 11 Issue 1 (2026).

All manuscripts complying with the editorial criteria and the cultural mission of the University of Bologna Law Review are welcome, as it is strongly encouraged an interdisciplinary approach and innovative topics in Legal studies.

Manuscripts may be submitted via email to bolognalawreview@unibo.it , or register on the website (OJS platform) and proceed with the Online Submission.

The Journal does not accept multiple submissions together with other Journals.

Authors are invited to carefully read the Editorial Process (v.4.1/2025), the Editorial Sections, the Author's Guidelines , the Ethics Code and the Open Access Policy before forwarding their manuscripts.

In accordance with the Submission Requirements (§2.3), the Editorial Office will consider re-submissions of desk rejections during the Call for Papers, only.

TERMS

Opening: September 10th, 2025 - 8.00 AM (GMT+2)

Deadline: October 20th, 2025- 8.00 PM (GMT +2)
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NEW ADVISOR JOINED THE UBLR

2025-09-01

The Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Board are honored to welcome Professor M. Mathieu Disant (Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne University) as new Advisor of University of Bologna Law Review for the Constitutional and Administrative Law area.

M. MATHIEU DISANT is Professor of Public Law at the Sorbonne Law School, Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne University (France). An agrégé in law and Director of the Master’s Program Systèmes de justice et droit du procès, he is a leading specialist in constitutional and administrative litigation, with particular expertise in the Question prioritaire de constitutionnalité (QPC). Professor Disant is the author of more than 250 publications, including landmark works on constitutional remedies, whistleblowers, and global constitutional standards. He has served as an international expert for ACCF, OIF, PNUD, and TAIEX, and is a founding member of the AIDC research group Rule of Law and Developments in Science and Technology. His recent scholarship addresses constitutional protection of future generations, constitutional environmental law, and the evolving role of constitutional courts in democratic governance.

More information about Professor Disant is available here.
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NEW ADVISOR JOINED THE UBLR

2025-07-02

The Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Board are honored to welcome Professor Kristen Boon (University of Ottawa) as new Advisors of University of Bologna Law Review for the EU and International Law area.

KRISTEN BOON is a specialist in international law and contracts. She has a particular interest in treaty interpretation, international responsibility, sanctions, and immunities. Dean Boon is an expert on investor / state dispute resolution. She is also a frequent lecturer and has been awarded visiting fellowships from the University of Amsterdam Faculty of Law, and the European University Institute (EUI). Dean Boon is the proud Editor in Chief of the Canadian Yearbook of International Law. She is also a former member of the Executive Council of the American Society of International Law and a current member of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration’s Academic Council.

More information about Professor Boon is available here.
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UBLR Colloquium - 7th Edition

2025-05-17

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to announce the seventh edition of its Colloquium series, titled "Oltre il 7 ottobre: l’occupazione palestinese tra guerra e diritto".

We are honoured to welcome Professor Gian Maria Farnelli (University of Bologna) as the keynote speaker.

May 21st, 2025

Time: 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Sala delle Feste, Palazzo Malvezzi (Via Zamboni 22, Bologna).

Live event streaming on MS Teams

The event will be held in Italian.

In his keynote address, Professor Farnelli will explore the historical background of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the origins and evolution of the Palestinian issue, with particular attention to the legal implications of the occupation of the Palestinian Territories. The lecture will also examine the relevant principles and norms of international law applicable to the events that followed October 7, 2023.

A Q&A session will follow the keynote, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage in a discussion.

Further information or assistance may be requested to the Editorial Office
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NEW ADVISOR JOINED THE UBLR

2025-05-11

The Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Board are honored to welcome Professor Matthew W. Finkin (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) as new Advisors of University of Bologna Law Review for the newly established Labour Law area.

MATTHEW W. FINKIN specialized in domestic and comparative labor law and in higher education law. He is the author or editor, singly or in collaboration, of twelve books including For the Common Good: Principles of American Academic Freedom (2009) (with Robert Post), the treatise Privacy in Employment Law (editions from 1995 to the present), the casebook Cox, Bok and Gorman’s Labor Law (editions from 1991 to the present) and a subtantial body of periodical writing.

More information about Professor Finkin is available here.
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NEW ADVISOR JOINED THE UBLR

2025-05-08

The Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Board are honored to welcome Professor Guy Davidov (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem) as new Advisor of University of Bologna Law Review for the newly established Labour Law area.

GUY DAVIDOV is a full professor and the Elias Lieberman Chair in Labour Law. His book A Purposive Approach to Labour Law was published by Oxford University Press in 2016. He has also co-edited two books with Brian Langille, Boundaries and Frontiers of Labour Law (Hart, 2006) and The Idea of Labour Law (Oxford UP, 2011), and has published dozens of articles in peer-review journals, including in the Oxford Journal of Legal Studies, Modern Law Review, the University of Toronto Law Journal, Law & Social Inquiry, Industrial Law Journal, and the Comparative Labour Law & Policy Journal.

More information about Professor Davidov is available here.
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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS - RESULTS

2025-05-08

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THANK-YOU MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGING BOARD (CfP 10.2/25)

2025-04-27

The Call for Papers for the Vol.10.2/2025 officially closed on April, 27th (10:00 AM / GMT +2) after an ordinary phase and a supplementary round.

The Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Board are sincerely grateful to all Authors from all over the world who have sent their manuscripts to University of Bologna Law Review and they are currently committed to evaluate those papers which will access to the double blind peer-review step.

The selection for the peer-reviewed manuscripts finally included in the Vol.10.2/2025 will be extremely competitive due to the high quality of the manuscripts as well as for their cutting-edge topics and innovative perspectives.

More updates regarding the Call for Papers for the Vol.11.1/2026 will be released in accordance with the Publication Frequency policy.
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CALL FOR PAPERS Vol.10.2/2025 SUPPLEMENTARY ROUND

2025-04-20

The Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Board are pleased to announce an additional round of submissions with regard to the Call for Papers (Vol.10.2/2025).

TERMS

Opening: April 21st, 2025 - 10.00 AM (GMT+2)

Deadline: April 27th, 2025 - 10.00 AM (GMT +2)

Manuscripts complying with the editorial criteria and the cultural mission of the University of Bologna Law Review are welcome. An interdisciplinary approach and innovative topics in Legal studies are strongly encouraged.

Previously desk-rejected submissions may be resubmitted; however, manuscripts which were previously submitted to CfP Vol. 10.2/2025 and declined in the Preliminary Assessment phase cannot be considered in any revised form.

Authors are invited to carefully review the Editorial Process (v.4/2024), Author Guidelines, Ethics Code, and Open Access Policy before submitting their manuscripts.

Manuscripts that do not comply with the Submission Rules will be promptly desk-rejected.

Manuscripts may be submitted via email to bolognalawreview@unibo.it or through the Online Submission process after registering on the Journal platform (OJS).

The Journal does not accept simultaneous submissions to other journals.

For further information or support, please contact the Editorial Office.
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CALL FOR PAPERS - VOL.10.2/2025

2025-02-28

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to accept submissions for Volume 10 Issue 2 (2025).

All manuscripts complying with the editorial criteria and the cultural mission of the University of Bologna Law Review are welcome, as it is strongly encouraged an interdisciplinary approach and innovative topics in Legal studies.

Manuscripts may be submitted via email to bolognalawreview@unibo.it , or register on the website (OJS platform) and proceed with the Online Submission.

The Journal does not accept multiple submissions together with other Journals.

Authors are invited to carefully read the Editorial Process (v.4/2024), the Author's Guidelines , the Ethics Code and the Open Access Policy before forwarding their manuscripts.

In accordance with the Submission Rules (§2.3), the Editorial Office will consider re-submissions of desk rejections during the Call for Papers, only.

Further information or support may be requested to the Editorial Office.

TERMS

Opening: March 3rd, 2025 - 8.00 AM (GMT+1)

Deadline: April 18th, 2025- 8.00 PM (GMT +2)
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SUBMISSION RULES UPDATED

2025-01-31
The Submission Rules 2.2 and 2.3 have been updated.

2.2

Starting from the Volume 10.2/2025 the word count for submitted manuscripts will be:

(updated in bold)
- Articles and Essays (min. 6,000- max. 25,000 words)
- Notes (min. 2,000 - max. 6,000 words)
- Conference Papers (min.2,000 - max.10,000 words
Authors are invited to take into account that the article metadata, references* and footnotes must be excluded from the word count.

The manuscript must be anonymized.

*The Journal accepts footnotes, only. Endnotes are not accepted. The Bibliography must be included into footnotes.
- The Journal may consider manuscripts exceeding the length of 25,000 words in case of outstanding pieces of scholarship.
2.3

During the submission process, Author(s) must include in a separate file (Disclaimer):

(updated in bold)
- Author's name and surname (for each author, in case of co-authorship);
- Current institutional role / professional activity (for each author, in case of co-authorship);
- An e-mail address (the corresponding author's email address, in case of co-authorship);
- Current institutional/professional affiliations (for each author, in case of co-authorship);
- A statement concerning any supporting agencies, source of research funding or other institutional support that facilitated the research;
- A Competing Interest (CI) statement (for each author, in case of co-authorship);
- A cover letter (optional);
Submissions which do not comply with the Publication rules (2.2 and 2.3) will be promptly rejected by the Journal (Desk rejection) and they may be re-submitted during the Call for Papers terms, only.

The Editorial Office remains at Authors' disposal for any kind of doubt or information.

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UBLR IN LONG-TERM ACCESS PRESERVATION NETWORK

2025-01-30

As OJS Journal, University of Bologna Law Review has been included in the Public Knowledge Project PLN

"PKP has developed the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) to digitally preserve OJS journals. The LOCKSS program offers decentralized and distributed preservation, seamless perpetual access, and preservation of the authentic original version of the content. The PKP PN ensures that journals that are not part of any other digital preservation service (such as CLOCKSS or Portico) can be preserved for long-term access." (from https://pkp.sfu.ca/pkp-pn)

More at The Keepers Registry

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CFP TERMS UPDATED

2025-01-01

From the CfP Vol.10.2/2025, the terms have been updated:

Call for Papers for the Second Issue of the same year of publication: early March - mid April

Call for Papers for the First Issue of the following year of publication: early September - mid October

The deadlines may be extended upon the Editor-in-Chief decision, only.

The Publication Frequency is confirmed every six months (biannually) and the Issues remain open according to a continuous update mode throughout the semester.
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NEW YEAR MESSAGE

2024-12-29

As we conclude another remarkable year at the University of Bologna Law Review, we wish to express our profound gratitude to all those who have contributed to our continued success in advancing legal scholarship.
First and foremost, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated team of editors, whose meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to excellence have maintained the highest standards of academic publishing.
We are equally indebted to our reviewers, whose expertise and rigorous peer-review process ensure the scholarly integrity and academic value of every article we publish. Their thoughtful feedback and insights have been invaluable in refining and elevating the quality of our submissions.
To our esteemed Advisory and Honorary Boards, we express our sincere appreciation for their guidance and wisdom throughout the year. Their vast experience and distinguished perspectives have been crucial in steering our editorial direction and maintaining our position as a respected voice in legal academia.
We are particularly grateful to our authors, who have chosen our review as the platform to share their groundbreaking research and thought-provoking analyses. Their contributions have sparked important discussions and advanced legal discourse across numerous fields.
Last but certainly not least, we thank our readers – scholars, practitioners, and legal enthusiasts – whose engagement with our publications gives purpose to our endeavors. Your continued interest and support motivate us to maintain our commitment to publishing innovative and impactful legal scholarship.
As we look forward to 2025, we remain dedicated to our mission of fostering meaningful dialogue in legal studies and providing a platform for diverse voices in legal scholarship.
Wishing you all a peaceful holiday season and a prosperous new year.

The Editorial Board
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THANK-YOU MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGING BOARD (CfP Vol.10.1/25)

2024-11-25

The Call for Submissions for the Vol.10.1/25 officially closed on November, 25th (1:00 PM / GMT +1) after a deadline extension and a supplementary round.

The Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Board are sincerely grateful to all Authors from all over the world who have sent their manuscripts to University of Bologna Law Review and they are currently committed to evaluate those papers which will access to the double blind peer-review step.

The selection for the peer-reviewed manuscripts finally included in the Vol.10.1/2025 will be extremely competitive due to the high quality of the submissions as well as for their cutting-edge topics and innovative perspectives.

More updates regarding the Call for Papers for the Vol.10.2/2025 will be released in accordance with the Publication Frequency policy.
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CFP SUPPLEMENTARY ROUND (VOL.10.1/25)

2024-11-17

The Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Board are pleased to inform that an additional round of submissions (CfP) for the Volume 10.1/25 will be released on November 18th until November 25th.

Authors are invited to read the Editorial Process (v.4/2024), the Author's Guidelines, the Ethics Code and the Open Access Policy before forwarding their manuscripts.

TERMS

Opening: November 18th (8.00 AM - GMT+1)

Deadline: November 25th (1.00 PM - GMT+1)

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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS - RESULTS

2024-11-16

The evaluation process of the last Call for Editors (Bologna Campus) of the University of Bologna Law Review has concluded.

Read more to see the results.
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NEW ADVISOR JOINED UBLR

2024-11-11

The Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Board are honored to welcome Professor Giuseppe Martinico (Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies) as new Advisor of University of Bologna Law Review for Administrative and Constitutional Law area.
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CALL FOR PAPERS (VOL.10.1/2025) - DEADLINE EXTENDED

2024-10-28

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to extend the deadline (October 29th) for accepting submissions for Volume 10 Issue 1 (2025), until November 10th.

Manuscripts may be submitted via email to bolognalawreview@unibo.it , via Scholastica, or register on the website (OJS platform) and proceed with the Online Submission.

The Journal does not accept multiple submissions together with other Journals (except via Scholastica).

Authors are invited to carefully read the Editorial Process (v.4/2024), the Author's Guidelines , the Ethics Code and the Open Access Policy before forwarding their manuscripts.

Further information or support may be requested to the Editorial Office.

TERMS

Opening: August 26th, 2024 - 00.00 AM (GMT+2)

New Deadline: November 10th, 2024 - 12.00 AM (GMT+1) extended at 11:59 PM (GMT+1)
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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS

2024-09-27

Applications are now open to join the University of Bologna Law Review as Associate Editor (Bologna and Ravenna Campus).

Extended Deadline: NOVEMBER 7th, 2024
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CALL FOR PAPERS (VOL.10.1/2025)

2024-08-25

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to accept submissions for Volume 10 Issue 1 (2025).

All manuscripts complying with the editorial criteria and the cultural mission of the University of Bologna Law Review are welcome, as it is strongly encouraged an interdisciplinary approach and innovative topics in Legal studies.

Manuscripts may be submitted via email to bolognalawreview@unibo.it , via Scholastica, or register on the website (OJS platform) and proceed with the Online Submission.

The Journal does not accept multiple submissions together with other Journals (except via Scholastica).

Authors are invited to carefully read the Editorial Process (v.4/2024), the Author's Guidelines , the Ethics Code and the Open Access Policy before forwarding their manuscripts.

Further information or support may be requested to the Editorial Office.

TERMS

Opening: August 26th, 2024 - 00.00 AM (GMT+2)

Deadline: October 29th, 2024 - 12.00 PM (GMT+1)
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UBLR Colloquium - 6th Ed.

2024-05-12

“Human Rights and Beyond: the Rise of New Legal Entities in the European Legal Framework"

Jointly organized with the SORBONNE DOCTORAL LAW REVIEW

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

prof. Margherita Pittalis (University of Bologna)

Dr. Alice di Concetto (Sorbonne University)

prof. Lucilla Gatt ("Suor Orsola Benincasa" University)

Dr. Hugo Marro-Menotti (Sorbonne University)

MAY 28th, 2024 (10 am - 1 pm GMT+2)

Salone Marescotti (via Barberia, 4 - Bologna) and available on-line (Teams)
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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS (BOLOGNA CAMPUS) - RESULTS

2024-04-25

The evaluation process of the last Call for Editors (Bologna Campus) of the University of Bologna Law Review has concluded.

Read more to see the results.
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UBLR INCLUDED IN EBSCO

2024-03-14

We are really proud to inform that University of Bologna Law Review has just been included in EBSCO database.

"EBSCO is a leading provider of research databases, e-journal and e-package subscription management, book collection development and acquisition management, and a major provider of library technology, e-books and clinical decision solutions for universities, colleges, hospitals, corporations, government, K12 schools and public libraries worldwide." (from https://www.ebsco.com/about)

It represents another milestone for our Journal which everyday is committed to foster scholarly research and excellence.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ( VOL 9.2 /2024 )

2024-02-18

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to accept submissions for Volume 9 Issue 2 (2024).

All manuscripts complying with the Editorial criteria, the Ethics Code (ref. Part Three) and the cultural mission of the University of Bologna Law Review are welcome, as we strongly encourage an interdisciplinary approach.

Authors are invited to carefully read the Peer Review Rules (v.3.1/2024), the Author's Guidelines , the Ethics Code and the Open Access Policy before forwarding their manuscripts.

The Journal accepts submissions through: OJS Platform , Scholastica , E-mail to our Editorial Office (bolognalawreview@unibo.it).

Deadline: April 15th, 2024- 12:00 PM GMT+1
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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS - RESULTS

2023-11-06

The evaluation process of the last Call for Editors of the University of Bologna Law Review has concluded.

Read more to see the results.
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CALL FOR VISITING EDITORS - RESULTS

2023-10-02

The evaluation process of the last Call for Visiting Editors of the University of Bologna Law Review has concluded.

Read more to see the results.
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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS

2023-09-30

Applications are now open to join the University of Bologna Law Review as Associate Editor.

Deadline: October 22nd, 2023.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSION (Vol. 9.1 / 2024) - DEADLINE EXTENSION

2023-09-26

Due to the large amount of manuscripts submitted to the University of Bologna Law Review, we have decided to extend the deadline of our current Call for Submissions (Vol. 9.1).
The new deadline is set for November 1st, 2023 - 12:00 PM GMT+2.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ( VOL 9.1/2024 )

2023-08-08

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to accept submissions for Volume 9 Issue 1 (2024).

All manuscripts complying with the editorial criteria and the cultural mission of the University of Bologna Law Review are welcome, as we strongly encourage an interdisciplinary approach.

Authors are invited to carefully read the Peer Review Rules (v.3/2023), the Author's Guidelines , the Ethics Code and the Open Access Policy before forwarding their manuscripts.

Deadline: October 1st, 2023 - 12:00 PM GMT+1
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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS - RESULTS

2023-04-06

The evaluation process of the last Call for Editors of the University of Bologna Law Review has concluded.

Read more to see the results.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSION (Vol. 8.2 / 2023) - DEADLINE EXTENSION

2023-04-03

Due to the large amount of manuscripts submitted to the University of Bologna Law Review, we have decided to extend the deadline of our current Call for Submissions (Vol. 8.2).

The new deadline is set for April 15th, 2023 - 12:00 PM GMT+2.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSION (Vol. 8.2 / 2023) - DEADLINE EXTENSION

2023-03-02

Due to the large amount of manuscripts submitted to the University of Bologna Law Review, we have decided to extend the deadline of our current Call for Submissions (Vol. 8.2).

The new deadline is set for March 31st, 2023 - 12:00 PM GMT+2.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ( VOL 8.2/2023 )

2023-01-23

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to accept submissions for Volume 8 Issue 2 (2023).

All manuscripts complying with the editorial criteria and the cultural mission of the University of Bologna Law Review are welcome, as we strongly encourage an interdisciplinary approach.

Authors are invited to carefully read the Peer Review Rules (v.2/2020), the Author's Guidelines , the Ethics Code and the Open Access Policy before forwarding their manuscripts.

Deadline: March 5th, 2023 - 12:00 PM GMT+1
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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS - RESULTS

2022-11-13

The evaluation process of the last Call for Editors of the University of Bologna Law Review has concluded.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSION (Vol. 8.1 / 2023) - DEADLINE EXTENSION

2022-10-19

Due to the large amount of manuscripts submitted to the University of Bologna Law Review, we have decided to extend the deadline of our current Call for Submissions (Vol. 8.1).

The new deadline is set for November 20th, 2022 - 12:00 PM GMT+2.

Authors are invited to carefully read the Peer Review Rules (v.2/2020), the Author's Guidelines , the Ethics Code and the Open Access Policy before forwarding their manuscripts.
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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS

2022-10-12

Applications are now open to join the University of Bologna Law Review as Associate Editor.

Deadline: November 6th, 2022.
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CALL FOR VISITING EDITORS - RESULTS

2022-10-07

The evaluation process of the last Call for Visiting Editors of the University of Bologna Law Review has concluded.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (Vol. 8.1 / 2023) - DEADLINE EXTENDED

2022-09-19

The University of Bologna Law Review has decided to extend the deadline of the Call for Submissions for the first issue of the Volume 8 (2023).

The new deadline is set for October 18th, 2022 (12:00 PM GMT+2)

Authors are invited to carefully read the Peer Review Rules (v.2/2020), the Author's Guidelines , the Ethics Code and the Open Access Policy before forwarding their manuscripts.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ( VOL 8.1/2023 )

2022-08-16

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to accept submissions for Volume 8 Issue 1 (2023).

All manuscripts complying with the editorial criteria and the cultural mission of the University of Bologna Law Review are welcome, as we strongly encourage an interdisciplinary approach.

Deadline: September 18th, 2022 - 12:00 PM GMT+1

Authors are invited to carefully read the Peer Review Rules (v.2/2020), the Author's Guidelines , the Ethics Code and the Open Access Policy before forwarding their manuscripts.
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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS - RESULTS

2022-05-06

The evaluation process of the last Call for Editors of the University of Bologna Law Review has concluded.

Candidates indicated in bold have been admitted and will be contacted shortly.
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CALL FOR SUMBISSIONS (VOL 7.2 / 2022) - DEADLINE EXTENSION

2022-03-18

Due to the large amount of manuscripts submitted to the University of Bologna Law Review, we have decided to extend the deadline of our current Call for Submissions (Vol. 7.2).

The new deadline is set for April 17th, 2022 - 12:00 PM GMT+2.
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CALL FOR SUMBISSIONS (VOL. 7.2)

2022-01-17

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to accept submissions for Volume 7 Issue 2 (2022).

All manuscripts complying with the editorial criteria and the cultural mission of the University of Bologna Law Review are welcome, as we strongly encourage an interdisciplinary approach.

Deadline: February 17th, 2022 - 12:00 PM GMT+1
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CALL FOR VISITING EDITORS - RESULTS

2021-12-20

The evaluation process of the last Call for Visiting Editors of the University of Bologna Law Review has concluded.

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CALL FOR VISITING EDITORS

2021-12-05

Applications are now open to join the University of Bologna Law Review as Visiting Editor.

Submit your application to the Journal's Official Recruitment Platform
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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS - RESULTS

2021-11-22

The evaluation process of the last Call for Editors of the University of Bologna Law Review has concluded.

Candidates indicated in bold have been admitted and will be contacted shortly.
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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS

2021-10-18

Applications are now open to join the University of Bologna Law Review as Associate Editor. Deadline: October 31st, 2021. Read more about CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS
CALL FOR SUBMISSION (Vol. 7.1 / 2022) - DEADLINE EXTENSION

2021-09-30

Due to the large amount of manuscripts submitted to the University of Bologna Law Review, we have decided to extend the deadline of our current Call for Submissions (Vol. 7.1).

The new deadline is set for October 15th, 2021 - 12:00 PM GMT+2.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - VOLUME 7.1 (2022)

2021-08-23

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to accept submissions for Volume 7 Issue 1 (2022).

All manuscripts complying with the editorial criteria and the cultural mission of the University of Bologna Law Review are welcome, an interdisciplinary approach is strongly encouraged.

Deadline: September 30th, 2021 - 12:00 PM GMT+2
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CALL FOR EDITORS - RESULTS

2021-05-09

The evaluation process of the last Call for Editors of the University of Bologna Law Review has concluded.

Candidates indicated in bold have been admitted and will be contacted shortly.
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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS! (updates)

2021-02-24

HOW TO APPLY? Fill out the application form and send it through before the 31st of March. http://ublrofficialrecruitmentplatform.weebly.com
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (VOL. 6.2)

2021-01-15

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to accept submissions for Volume 6 Issue 2 (2021).

All manuscripts complying with the editorial criteria and the cultural mission of the University of Bologna Law Review are welcome, an interdisciplinary approach is strongly encouraged.

Deadline: March 1st, 2021 - 12:00 PM GMT+1
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CALL FOR EDITORS - RESULTS

2020-12-21

The evaluation process of the last Call for Editors of the University of Bologna Law Review has concluded.

Read more to see the full results.
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JOURNAL'S WEBSITE UNDER MANTAINANCE

2020-10-31

The Journal's website is currently under mantainance by AlmaDL/Journal Manager
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CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS

2020-10-25

Applications are now open to join the University of Bologna Law Review as Associate Editor. Reserved to University of Bologna students, only. Deadline: November 5th, 2020 Read more about CALL FOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - EXTENSION

2020-09-25

Due to the high number of manuscripts submitted to the University of Bologna Law Review, we have decided to extend the deadline of our last Call for Submissions (Vol. 6.1).

The new deadline is set for October 15th, 2020 - 12:00 PM GMT+2
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (VOL. 6.1)

2020-07-23

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to accept submissions for Volume 6 Issue 1 (2021).
All manuscripts complying with the editorial criteria and the cultural mission of the University of Bologna Law Review are welcome, an interdisciplinary approach is strongly encouraged.
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Call for N. 2 Graphics Layout Editors

2020-07-21

The Graphic layout and Graphics team is in charge of the graphic features of the review, in accordance with the needs of the Communication and Recruitment team. It updates the Syllabus and the Style guide, providing authors with information on the requirements of their last draft and on the final result of our editorial process. Read more about Call for N. 2 Graphics Layout Editors
CALL FOR VISITING EDITORS CLOSED

2020-06-07

Dear all,
we decided to suspend momentarily the selection process for new Visiting Editors.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (VOL. 5.2)

2020-04-17

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to accept submissions for Volume 5 Issue 2.
Deadline: April 30th, 2020
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Message from the Editorial Board

2020-03-23

Dear all!
These are difficult and dramatic days, that’s why we want to express our deepest gratitude to all doctors, nurses and medical technicians who are currently fighting against the virus worldwide. Furthermore, we want to manifest our closeness to our readers both in Italy and abroad.
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CALL FOR EDITORS

2020-02-21
The University of Bologna Law Review is looking for new Associate Editors:
- Copyediting Editor (2 places available)
- Administration and Management Editor (1 place available)
- Communication Editor (1 place available)
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VOL.5/1 CALL FOR PAPERS

2019-11-14

The University of Bologna Law Review is pleased to accept submissions for Vol. 5 Issue no. 1 (2020)
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VOLUME 4 IS FULL

2019-10-03

We are pleased to announce that Volume 4 is full.
We will accept submissions for Volume 5, Issue 1 (2020) from November 15th, 2019.
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CALL FOR EDITORS

2019-09-25

The University of Bologna Law Review is looking for new Associate Editors. Read more about CALL FOR EDITORS
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (VOL. 4.2)

2019-08-14

The Journal is pleased to accept submissions (Articles and Essays) for Vol.4 ISSUE 2 in any field of Legal Studies. Read more about CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (VOL. 4.2)
UNESCO DAY

2019-05-08

The University of Bologna Law Review is really pleased and honored to support the UNESCO DAY which will take place on May 9th at the University of Bologna – Department of Legal Studies (Complesso Belmeloro, Aula A, 3.00 – 5.00 PM). Read more about UNESCO DAY
CFP VOL. 4 (UPDATES)

2019-04-10

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT VOL.4 ISSUE 1 IS FULL. Read more about CFP VOL. 4 (UPDATES)
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

2019-01-18

We are delighted to announce that submissions are now open for Volume 4, Issue 1 (2019), which is scheduled to close in July 2019. Read more about CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Visiting Editor Program

2018-03-29

Call for Visiting Editors! Submit your application to http://ublrofficialrecruitmentplatform.weebly.com
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2017 Symposium - Master of Laws in the USA

2017-04-25

The first non-scientific symposium of the University of Bologna Law Review will focus on the Master of Laws (LL.M.) programs in the United States, and will see several Advisory Editors sharing their experience and engaging in a fruitful discussion with the public. Read more about 2017 Symposium - Master of Laws in the USA
Ranking list of eligible Associate Editors

2016-12-01

This is the ranking list of the first call for Associate Editors of the University of Bologna Law Review. Only the candidates who have obtained a score of 7.5/10 or more are listed. Candidates in bold characters will join the Editorial Team for a three-month term. The remaining candidates will be merged into the ranking list of the next call for Associate Editors, and thus may be invited to join the team in the following months. Read more about Ranking list of eligible Associate Editors
Call for new Associate Editors

2016-10-01

The University of Bologna Law Review is currently looking for new Associate Editors. Read more about Call for new Associate Editors

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