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Vox Iuris was founded by Shady Morsi. who was the editor in chief of the Juncto The idea for the magazine developed while Morsi worked with co Junto editor Appelhof, who specialized in legal history. Although Appelhof’s expertise influenced the magazine’s conception, it did not fit the aims of the | Vox Iuris was founded by Shady Morsi. who was the editor in chief of the Juncto The idea for the magazine developed while Morsi worked with co Junto editor Appelhof, who specialized in legal history. Although Appelhof’s expertise influenced the magazine’s conception, it did not fit the aims of the Juncto itself. Morsi therefore sought a separate platform for research in legal history and related fields. | ||
The magazine was first proposed as an official publication of the Algemeen Rechtshistorisch Dispuut Salvius Julianus. The board of Salvius Julianus did not formally recognize it as the association’s magazine. Resulting in Vox Iuris operating as an independent scholarly outlet from its earliest issues. Since December the magazine has also reached members of several other legal history associations in the Netherlands. These include Forum Romanum at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, JSV Justus Lipsius and Philips van Leyden b p at Leiden University. Through these channels it has expanded its visibility while remaining independent. | The magazine was first proposed as an official publication of the Algemeen Rechtshistorisch Dispuut Salvius Julianus. The board of Salvius Julianus did not formally recognize it as the association’s magazine. Resulting in Vox Iuris operating as an independent scholarly outlet from its earliest issues. Since December the magazine has also reached members of several other legal history associations in the Netherlands. These include Forum Romanum at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, JSV Justus Lipsius and Philips van Leyden b p at Leiden University. Through these channels it has expanded its visibility while remaining independent. | ||
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Vox Iuris (Voice of the Law) is an independent student scientific magazine dedicated to legal theory, legal philosophy and legal history. The publication was known as Vox Ius until October, when it adopted its current title. It has a niche distribution within Dutch academic circles and is noted for its compact format and focused scholarly content.
History
Vox Iuris was founded by Shady Morsi. who was the editor in chief of the Juncto The idea for the magazine developed while Morsi worked with co Junto editor Appelhof, who specialized in legal history. Although Appelhof’s expertise influenced the magazine’s conception, it did not fit the aims of the Juncto itself. Morsi therefore sought a separate platform for research in legal history and related fields.
The magazine was first proposed as an official publication of the Algemeen Rechtshistorisch Dispuut Salvius Julianus. The board of Salvius Julianus did not formally recognize it as the association’s magazine. Resulting in Vox Iuris operating as an independent scholarly outlet from its earliest issues. Since December the magazine has also reached members of several other legal history associations in the Netherlands. These include Forum Romanum at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, JSV Justus Lipsius and Philips van Leyden b p at Leiden University. Through these channels it has expanded its visibility while remaining independent.
Content and structure
Vox Iuris is known for its small size and concise format. Each bi monthly issue consists of two articles. The articles are usually unrelated in theme and are presented as independent research contributions. Issues typically contain no more than twenty pages. The readership is highly specialized and is estimated at between twenty and one hundred readers. Circulation is generally limited to students and researchers with an interest in legal historical studies.
The magazine does not maintain a formal editorial board. Editorial oversight is carried out by Morsi, who serves as editor in chief.