About the Organizer
The School of Legal Studies (SLS), Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kerala, is one of the premier institutions imparting legal education in India. Established in 1974, the Cochin University Law Review (CULR) (ISSN: 0970-0331) is a biannual, peer-reviewed law journal published by SLS, CUSAT. It serves as a prestigious forum for rigorous academic discourse on contemporary legal issues and is widely read by legal educators, researchers, practitioners, and students across India and abroad.
About the Call for Papers
The Editorial Board of CULR invites original, unpublished scholarly contributions for Volume LI (July–December 2026 Issue) of the journal, scheduled for publication in December 2026. Contributions are invited from academics, legal practitioners, researchers, and students demonstrating thorough research and well-articulated legal arguments.
Categories of Submissions
(Word counts are inclusive of footnotes)
- Articles: 6,000 – 8,000 words
- Notes and Comments: 4,000 – 6,000 words
- Case Comments: 3,000 – 4,000 words
- Book Reviews: 2,000 – 4,000 words
Submission Guidelines
- File Format: Submissions must be uploaded strictly in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
- Journal Template: Manuscripts must adhere strictly to the prescribed journal template; submissions deviating from the template will not be considered.
- Anonymity (Blind Review): To ensure an impartial double-blind review, the manuscript file must not contain any author-identifying details (name, affiliation, acknowledgments, etc.).
- Cover Letter: A separate cover letter must accompany the submission, containing:
- Title of the manuscript
- Name, designation, institutional affiliation, and contact details of the author(s)
- A declaration confirming originality and verifying that the work is not under concurrent consideration elsewhere.
- Abstract: Every submission must include an abstract of up to 250 words.
- Co-authorship: Permitted up to a maximum of two authors.
- Plagiarism: Plagiarism of any form is strictly prohibited and will lead to summary rejection.
Formatting Requirements
- Citation Style: OSCOLA (5th Edition).
- Main Text: Times New Roman, Font Size 12, 1.15 line spacing.
- Footnotes: Times New Roman, Font Size 10, single (1.0) line spacing.
- Headings & Structure:
- Articles must be structured using subheadings only.
- Subheadings must not be numbered.
- The title and all subheadings must be written in Title Case (e.g., Abuse of Dominance and Its Determination) and never in full capital letters.
Review & Editorial Process
- The Editorial Board reserves the right to make editorial modifications necessary for formatting and space adherence.
- Authors will be notified of the editorial decision within two months of the submission deadline.
Submission Deadline & Procedure
- Deadline: 30 November 2026
- Mode of Submission: Submissions are accepted exclusively through the official Google Form. Submissions sent via email or other modes will not be entertained.
Contact Information
For More Information – CULR Call for Papers Vol. LI
