Papua Law Journal (Papua Law J. - PLJ) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Faculty of Law, Cenderawasih University twice a year in November and May. The aims of this journal is to provide a venue for academicians, researchers and practitioners for publishing the original research articles or review articles. The scope of the articles published in this journal deal with a broad range of topics in the fields of Criminal Law, Civil Law, Procedural Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, International Law, Islamic Law, Law and Society, Adat Law and another section related contemporary issues in law.

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.