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About RSRR

The RGNUL Student Research Review (RSRR) is an independent, biannual, student-run, blind peer-reviewed flagship journal based at the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab (RGNUL). Since its establishment in 2013, the objective of RSRR has been to publish comprehensive and interdisciplinary pieces, written by law students, academics, and professionals, on subjects relating to law and social sciences. RSRR publishes longer pieces biannually in its themed journal issues and shorter pieces on a rolling basis on its online blog. The blog features student submissions, Excerpts from the Experts Series, and the Editorial Column.

About the Theme

Law in Practice and Principle: Reimagining the Legal Profession and the Justice System.

From hardbound stacks of law reports to AI-powered case law search engines, the legal profession has seen a massive transformation. Changes brought about by the evolution of society and the blurring of national and geopolitical boundaries have pervasive implications for all professions, including that of Law. In the context of how quickly the field has been evolving and adapting with time, studying the legal system and the legal profession has become more significant than ever. Authorship on the legal system and the legal profession entails critical engagement with questions of ethics, accountability and the ever-changing challenges shaping the law of today. It also offers perspectives into the organisation, governance, and infrastructure of the legal profession, reflecting its increasing accountability to the public and government.

Submission Guidelines

RSRR invites submissions from students, academics, career researchers, legal practitioners, and judges, amongst others. Authors do not need to have, or be pursuing, a degree in law to submit. There are no stipulations as to the number of authors, but they must reasonably comport with the length of the submission.

Submissions should be original, should not have been published elsewhere, or be under consideration elsewhere for publication. The abstract itself should not contain the name(s) of the author(s), their institutional affiliations, or any other identity markers.

All submitted abstracts shall be subject to a preliminary review, upon which select invitations to submit manuscripts shall be sent out. Upon submission, every manuscript will undergo an internal review by the Editorial Board. If approved by the Board, the manuscript shall be subject to peer review. RSRR reserves the right to reject submissions without review if found to be plagiarised. The Editorial Board reserves the right to solicit a compliant version before review.

Sub themes

Regulation and Reform in the Legal Profession

Governance of Foreign Law Firms and Cross-Border Practice
Administrative Burden on Courts
Overlap between the Advocates Act and the Bar Council of India Rules
Mutual Recognition Agreements and Global Mobility of Lawyers
Recognition and Regulation for Non-Advocates under Indian Law

Technology, AI and the Legal Practice

Redefining the Role of Lawyers and Courts in the Age of AI and Automation
Evidentiary Challenges in e-Courts
Online Dispute Resolution as an Extension of Courtrooms
Lawyer Advertising and Digital Self-Promotion
Data Privacy and Confidentiality in Digital Legal Practice

Inclusivity and Access to Justice

Gender, Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession
Linguistic Barriers in the Legal System
Cross-Professional Mobility and Multi-Disciplinary Partnerships
Institutionalising Pro Bono Work within the Indian Legal Profession
Workplace Accommodations for Neurodivergent and Disabled Legal Professionals

Ethics and Accountability in the Legal Profession

Ethical Standards and Misconduct in the Indian Legal Profession
Professional Negligence and Responsibility in the Legal Practice
Judicial Overview of Legal Misconduct
Revisiting the Scope and Limits of Legal Confidentiality in India
Investigative Powers and the Summoning of Lawyers by Enforcement Agencies

Modernising Legal Education and Training in India

Clinical Methods in Legal Instruction
Decolonisation of Legal Education
Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Law Schools
Innovating Legal Education through Digital Pedagogy
Comparative approaches to reimagining Legal Curriculum

Structural Reforms and Challenges in the Indian Judiciary

Rethinking the Collegium System
Administrative Justice and Quasi-Judicial Institutions
Culture of Adjournments in the Indian Judiciary
Populist Pressure and its Effects on Judicial Decision-Making
Judicial Immunity and the Limits of Accountability

Democratising Legal Punishments

Restorative Justice and Victim Participation
Sentencing Disparities and Judicial Discretion
Prison Reforms and the Right to Dignity
Role of Public Opinion in Criminal Justice Policy
Algorithmic Bias in Sentencing

Submission Categories

Articles (5,000 words onwards) undertake a comprehensive analysis of issues related to the theme of the Journal
Case Comments (2,000 words onwards) analyse or critique a recent case law.
Legislative Comments (2,000 words onwards) analyse or critique an ideated, proposed, drafted, or enacted piece of legislation, including its impact and normative value.
Book Reviews (3,000 words onwards) critically examine books for their content and impact on legal scholarship.

All abstracts must be from 200 to 300 words, and submitted in [doc] or [docx] format, with the file entitled ‘Name of Author(s) – RSRR Abstract Submission’. Selected abstracts shall be invited to submit their final manuscripts. The RSRR shall retain all the copyrights arising out of the publication. All the moral rights shall vest with the author(s).

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