PATTIMURA Legal Journal, which is abbreviated as (PELA), is a peer-reviewed media managed and published by the Postgraduate Program Docktoral in Law, Universitas Pattimura. PATTIMURA Legal Journal publishes scientific papers in the field of law, published three times a year in April, August and December. The aim of this journal is to provide a place for academics, students, researchers and practitioners to publish original research articles or review articles. This journal provides direct open access to its content based on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. PATTIMURA Legal Journal is available online. The languages ​​used in this journal are Indonesian and English.