Call for Papers: The Vienna School of Legal Theory and the Legacy of Hans Kelsen

2025-12-04

Submissions may address –but are not limited to– the following topics:

  • Metatheoretical perspectives on the pure theory of law and the scientific program of the Vienna School.
  • Regional or national receptions of Kelsen and/or the Vienna School’s works.
  • Theoretical studies on Kelsen or on authors such as Merkl, Verdross, Sander, and others.
  • Doctrinal analyses, particularly in public law, informed by Kelsenian or Viennese approaches.
  • Contributions on political theory, democracy, the State, or legal science inspired by this intellectual tradition.

Manuscripts may be submitted in Spanish, or Portuguese.

Consult the terms of the call for applications 

Guest Editors

Rodrigo García Cadore (Universidad de Friburgo)
David Sierra Sorockinas (Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana)