CALL FOR PAPERS! GLC- SPIL INTERNATIONAL LAW JOURNAL 2024 !Volume IV! SUBMIT BY 10th MAY 2024!
S U BMI S S I O N DEADL INE : 10th MAY 2 0 2 4
About GLC, Mumbai
Government Law College enjoys the distinction of being the oldest law school in Asia and has, since its inception in 1855, played a seminal role in the evolution of the legal and judicial landscape of India. Government Law College, with its illustrious history and a heritage spanning over a century and a half, has nurtured some of the greatest minds of today, not only in the field of law but in various other walks of life. The generations of distinguished legal luminaries nurtured by this unique institution have made a seminal contribution globally, to the evolution of the legal fraternity.
Themes:
- Alternative approaches to International law with a special focus on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)
- Contemporary debates in International Law
- Work of the International Law Commission
- International Legal Theory
Categories and Word Limit
Submissions may be in the form of the following categories –
- Articles: Papers that comprehensively analyze a theme and engage with all the existing literature in it. An article should be between 6000 and 10000 words exclusive of footnotes.
- Essays: Papers that concisely analyze specific contemporary issues in the field of international law. It should be between 4000 and 6000 words exclusive of footnotes.
- Case Notes and Legislative Commentaries: Notes and commentaries must discuss or critique a recent judgment, landmark case, or any recent legislation or bill before Parliament or State legislature. It should be between 1500 and 3000 words exclusive of footnotes.
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract Word Limit: 200 words
- Authorship: Allowed up to 2 authors
- Method of Citation: The GLC – SPIL International Law Journal follows the ‘Harvard Bluebook 20th Edition’ style of referencing.
- The body of the manuscript should be in Times New Roman size 12 with 1.5 line spacing and Justified Alignment. The footnotes should be in Times New Roman size 10 with single line spacing.
Eligibility
Original submissions are invited from undergraduate and postgraduate students, industry practitioners, academicians, and research scholars.
Submission Procedure
Submissions: In electronic form to [email protected]
Subject Heading: ‘ILJ Vol. IV Submission:
All manuscripts must be accompanied by a cover letter with the name(s) of the author(s), institution/affiliation, the title of the manuscript, and relevant contact information.
Deadline
The last date for submission of ‘GLC – SPIL ILJ Volume IV’ of the International Law Journal is 10th May 2024. Submissions sent after the deadline will not be considered for publication.
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