About the Journal

The Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Legal Technology (JAILT) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to the advancement of interdisciplinary research at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and legal technology. JAILT provides a platform for academics, practitioners, and policymakers to engage in discussions about the transformative role of AI in legal reasoning, decision-making, and governance.

Focus and Scope

JAILT publishes original research articles, review papers, and research notes that explore both theoretical and applied aspects of AI in law. The journal welcomes contributions in the following areas:

  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning

  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs)

  • Data Science and Big Data

  • Neural Networks and Reinforcement Learning

  • Computer Vision and Image Processing

  • Causal Inference and AI for Decision-Making

  • Algorithmic Fairness and Transparency

  • Hybrid AI Models (Symbolic AI and Machine Learning)

  • AI for Cybersecurity and Risk Assessment

  • Edge AI and Federated Learning

  • Quantum AI and Next-Generation Computing

  • Explainable AI (XAI)

  • Multi-Agent Systems and Distributed AI

  • AI Ethics and Responsible AI Development

  • Computational Legal Reasoning

  • Large Language Models (LLMs) in Legal Applications

  • Legal Knowledge Representation and Ontologies

  • Formal Models for Legal Argumentation

  • Judicial Decision-Making and AI

  • AI in Legislative Drafting and Public Administration

  • Legal Information Retrieval and Document Automation

  • Smart Contracts and Automated Dispute Resolution

  • Bias Detection and Fairness in Legal AI

  • Ethical and Societal Implications of AI in Law

  • AI-Driven Compliance and Regulatory Technology (RegTech)

  • AI in E-Governance and Public Service Automation

  • AI and Access to Justice

  • Automated Legal Text Understanding and Summarization

  • AI-Enabled Legal Education and Training Systems

  • Legal Frameworks for AI Governance and Regulation

  • AI and Human Rights

  • Intellectual Property and AI-Generated Works

  • AI and Privacy Law (Data Protection, GDPR, etc.)

  • Algorithmic Accountability and Legal Responsibility

  • Comparative Legal Studies on AI Regulation

  • AI and Criminal Justice Systems

  • AI in Corporate and Financial Law

  • Philosophical and Jurisprudential Perspectives on AI

  • etc

JAILT encourages interdisciplinary approaches, incorporating AI, machine learning, computational law, logic, cognitive psychology, linguistics, and philosophy to advance the understanding of AI’s role in legal systems.

Open Access Policy

JAILT is an open-access journal, meaning all articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or paywall restrictions. Authors retain copyright over their published works under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC BY-NC-ND).

Copyright Notice

Authors publishing in JAILT retain the copyright to their work and grant the journal a license to publish under the selected Creative Commons License. This ensures that research published in JAILT is widely accessible while protecting the intellectual property rights of authors.

Peer Review Process

JAILT follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of published research. Submissions undergo evaluation by independent reviewers with expertise in relevant fields before acceptance. The editorial team ensures a fair, transparent, and timely review process.

Sponsorship and Funding

JAILT operates as an independent, non-profit journal. Any sponsorship, institutional support, or funding sources will be transparently disclosed.

Privacy Statement

JAILT is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal information provided to the journal will be used exclusively for the stated purposes and will not be shared with third parties without consent.

History of the Journal

The Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Legal Technology (JAILT) was established in 2025 as a response to the increasing need for scholarly discussions on AI applications in legal contexts. The journal aims to bridge the gap between AI researchers, legal scholars, and policymakers to promote responsible and ethical AI-driven legal solutions.