Call for Papers: Volume X of the NLUA Law Review (NLUALR) by NLUJAA (ISSN: 2455-8680), Submission Deadline: 31st December 2026
About the Journal
The NLUA Law Review is an annual, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal of the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA). The journal aims to publish articles, case comments, and book reviews on all aspects of law and related issues, placing special emphasis on contemporary legal studies and the philosophical reasoning behind the law.
About the Call
Scholarly, original, and unpublished manuscripts are invited for publication in Volume X of the NLUA Law Review. Contributions are welcome from members of the legal fraternity, including students, academicians, judges, and practicing advocates.
Submission Categories & Word Limits
(Note: Word limits are inclusive of footnotes; a 10% relaxation may be permitted at the Editorial Board’s discretion).
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Research Articles: 5,000 – 7,000 words
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Notes/Short Articles: 2,000 – 4,000 words
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Case Comments: Maximum 2,500 words
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Book Reviews: 1,000 – 1,500 words
Submission Guidelines
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Abstract: Every article must include an abstract of no more than 300 words clearly outlining the originality and relevance of the argument (not required for case comments or book reviews).
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Co-authorship: Permitted for up to two authors per submission.
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Anonymity: Manuscripts must not reveal the identity of the author(s) to facilitate a blind review process.
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Citation Style: OSCOLA 4th Edition.
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Formatting:
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Main text: Georgia font, size 12, 1.5 line spacing.
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Footnotes: Georgia font, size 10, single-spaced.
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Title: UPPERCASE, bold, font size 14.
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Headings: UPPERCASE, bold, font size 14; Sub-headings: Title Case, bold, font size 12.
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Important Dates
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Submission Deadline: Thursday, 31st December 2026, at 11:59 P.M. I.S.T.
How to Submit?
Submissions must be made exclusively through the official Google Form link provided in our notification. Submissions through any other mode will not be entertained.
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