About the Journal
Ius Comparatum: Journal of Law Studies (ICJLS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published in English by the Doctoral Programme of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jakarta. First published in 2025, the name Ius Comparatum is drawn from Latin, literally meaning "law that has been compared," reflecting the journal's core disciplinary identity: every article published in ICJLS is expected to employ a comparative method, examining how legal norms, institutions, or practices operate across two or more jurisdictions, legal traditions, or cultures. The journal is devoted to promoting scholarly discourse and innovation in the field of comparative legal studies, serving as a platform for the dissemination of research that bridges legal traditions, systems, and cultures. ICJLS focuses on research-based novelty and encourages contributions that offer original insights, critical analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to legal issues from a comparative perspective. It aims to deepen the understanding of how different legal systems operate, interact, and evolve in response to global, regional, and local developments.
Published three times a year, in January, May, and September, the journal covers the following scope: comparative constitutional law, comparative civil and private law, comparative human rights law, comparative public health law, and comparative studies on civil society and legal culture. Manuscripts must engage in comparison across at least two jurisdictions, legal systems, or legal-cultural contexts, using normative, empirical, socio-legal, or critical legal studies (CLS) approaches. ICJLS particularly welcomes manuscripts that explore the dynamics of legal convergence and divergence across jurisdictions.
Print-ISSN: 3164-0788 and Online-ISSN: 3163-5628
Publisher: Faculty of Law, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jakarta
Current Issue
This study compares legal systems governing land acquisition for public interest in Indonesia, Malaysia, China, and the United States. It examines the legal basis, procedural mechanisms, compensation systems, protection of land rights, and dispute resolution processes in each country. The study uses a normative comparative legal approach. It shows how different legal traditions shape state authority in acquiring land for development.
