Call for Papers

The Annual Review of Law and Policy in Health and Social Work is a distinguished peer-reviewed journal that provides a critical forum for interdisciplinary research intersecting health policy, social work, and legislative development. We invite original articles that advance global conversations on healthcare equity, medical social work frameworks, and evidence-based legal reform.

Scope and Themes:

  • Policy Development: Formulation, implementation, and evaluation of health-related policy and its intersection with social work practice.
  • Legislative Innovation: Regulatory models and legal systems enabling transformative healthcare and social interventions.
  • Institutional Dynamics: Roles of governmental, nonprofit, and health institutions in equitable policy delivery.
  • Comparative Legal Studies: Jurisdictional case studies across regions on policy impacts and legal structures.

We encourage scholarship that bridges disciplines, particularly political science, public health, law, sociology, and economics.

Important Dates:

  • Full Submission Deadline: May 20, 2025
  • Peer Review Notification: July 1, 2025
  • Final Revisions Due: July 30, 2025

Submit your manuscript via our submission portal. For questions, contact: submissions@lawhealthreview.org