The National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA) invites original and unpublished manuscripts for Volume X of the NLUA Law Review (NLUALR), its annual, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal. Students, academicians, judges, practising advocates and other members of the legal fraternity may submit their contributions by 31 December 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
About NLU Assam
The National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA) was established by the Government of Assam under the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam Act, 2009 (Assam Act No. XXV of 2009). The University promotes legal education and research, providing academic opportunities to students, scholars and faculty from across the country.
About NLUA Law Review
The NLUA Law Review (ISSN: 2455-8680) is an annual, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal published by NLUJAA. It publishes research articles, case comments and book reviews covering various aspects of law and related issues.
The Journal places particular emphasis on contemporary legal studies and the philosophical reasoning behind the law. It provides a platform for legal scholars, students, advocates and researchers to contribute to academic discussions and legal scholarship.
About the Call for Papers
The Editorial Board invites scholarly, original and unpublished manuscripts for publication in Volume X of the NLUA Law Review. Submissions may address any aspect of law or related issues.
Research papers should preferably identify relevant sub-themes, frame appropriate research questions and present findings that address those questions. Both contemporary legal research and theoretical-analytical contributions are welcome.
Who Can Submit?
Contributions are invited from members of the legal fraternity, including:
- Law students
- Academicians and research scholars
- Judges
- Practising advocates
- Other legal researchers and professionals
Submission Categories and Word Limits
Manuscripts may be submitted under the following categories:
- Research Articles (5,000–7,000 words): Comprehensive research papers presenting an innovative assessment of a chosen legal theme. Contemporary and theoretical-analytical contributions are welcome.
- Notes/Short Articles (2,000–4,000 words): Thought-provoking contributions presenting opinions, analysis or criticism of recent developments from a legal perspective.
- Case Comments (Maximum 2,500 words): Analytical discussions of recent relevant Indian or international judicial decisions, examining their legal background and implications for the development of law.
- Book Reviews (1,000–1,500 words): Reviews identifying the principal arguments advanced by an author and presenting a comprehensive analysis of the work.
Note: The prescribed word limits are inclusive of footnotes. A relaxation of up to 10% may be permitted at the discretion of the Editorial Board.
Submission Guidelines
- Submissions must be written in English and must be original and unpublished.
- Every article must include an abstract of not more than 300 words, highlighting the originality, relevance and distinct contribution of the proposed argument. Abstracts are not required for case comments or book reviews.
- Co-authorship is permitted for up to two authors per submission.
- Manuscripts must not disclose the identity of the author(s) to facilitate the blind review process. References to previously published works of the author(s) may be included.
- Citations must follow OSCOLA, 4th Edition.
- Endnotes, bibliographies and in-text citations are not permitted.
- Graphics, charts, tables and diagrams must be numbered consecutively wherever included.
- The Editorial Board will conduct plagiarism checks in accordance with prevailing University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines.
- Manuscripts containing plagiarism or excessive AI-generated content are liable to rejection.
- Submissions must be exclusive and must not be under concurrent consideration elsewhere.
- Authors must refer to the Journal’s Ethics Policy and AI Policy before submission.
Formatting Guidelines
- Main Text: Georgia, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
- Footnotes: Georgia, font size 10, single-spaced.
- Title: UPPERCASE, bold, font size 14.
- Headings: UPPERCASE, bold, font size 14.
- Sub-headings: Title Case, bold, font size 12.
- Sub-sub-headings: Title Case, italics, font size 12.
Copyright
The Journal will retain all copyrights arising from publication. Only moral rights will vest with the author(s).
Important Date
- Submission Deadline: Thursday, 31 December 2026, at 11:59 PM IST.
How to Submit?
Interested authors must submit their manuscripts exclusively through the official Google Form. Submissions through any other mode will not be entertained. An acknowledgement will be issued upon submission.
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Contact
For queries regarding the submission process, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Student Editors:
- Bornaa Baruah: +91 7635805950
- Adarsh Gogoi: +91 6003262600
- Mitushi Keshan: +91 7002212264