The International Journal of Law in Context is a new journal and a new venture. But it takes its cue from, and builds upon, the established series of books which nestle under the overarching title ‘Law In Context’. This imprint has been leaving its impact on legal scholarship for more than 30 years. Many ‘classics’ have been produced. It is fitting that one of the progenitors of the series, William Twining, writes in this inaugurating issue. ‘Law In Context’ has extended the discipline of law, opened up the teaching of law and stimulated scholarship both within and outside the law academy. Not least, it has encouraged the growth of new journals.