The Administrative Law Review (Revista de Direito Administrativo - RDA), published by FGV Rio Law and affiliated with the Stricto Sensu Graduate Program in Regulation Law at FGV Rio Law (PPGD), will celebrate its 80th anniversary and 300th edition in 2025. Since its founding in 1945, the journal has established itself as one of the most traditional legal publications in Brazil and a key reference in the fields of public law, legal theory, and, more recently, regulation and public management.
The journal publishes articles aligned with the research areas of the Graduate Program, such as Regulatory Governance, Institutions and Justice, and Economics, Intervention, and Regulatory Strategies.
With a quarterly publication schedule, RDA maintains a traditional editorial approach while adapting to contemporary changes and challenges. The journal's high quality is reflected in its A1 rating in Capes' Qualis Periódicos evaluation, the highest classification for law journals.
With a legacy of excellence, innovation, and commitment to the advancement of administrative law, RDA remains essential reading for researchers, legal professionals, and policymakers, fostering theoretical discussions of great relevance to the academic and professional community.
About the Journal
The mission of the Administrative Law Review is to conduct the primary and current discussions on the various aspects underlying the regulatory phenomenon and, from a broader perspective, on public law and theory of Law in Brazil, in an interdisciplinary, empirical manner and with high-quality standards.
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