Call for Papers: Submit Your Research to NALSAR Law Review (Volume 11)

The NALSAR Law Review (NLR), one of India’s most respected peer-reviewed law journals, has officially announced a Call for Papers for Volume 11. Academicians, legal professionals, judicial officers, and research scholars are invited to submit original and unpublished manuscripts for consideration.

📌 Last Date for Submission: 31 March 2026
📧 Submission Email: nalsarlawreview@nalsar.ac.in

About NALSAR Law Review (NLR)

Established in 2003, the NALSAR Law Review has emerged as a leading platform for advanced legal scholarship and critical legal discourse. Published by NALSAR University of Law, the journal is known for its academic rigour, ethical publishing standards, and wide readership in India and abroad.

Why NALSAR Law Review Matters

• A well-respected peer-reviewed legal journal
• Publishes high-quality research influencing law, policy, and society
• Encourages interdisciplinary and generalist legal scholarship
• Maintains a strict double-blind review process
• Fully open access with no publication charges

Aim and Scope of the Journal

The NALSAR Law Review adopts a broad and inclusive approach to legal research. Instead of restricting itself to specific themes, the journal welcomes submissions across all areas of law.

Key Focus Areas

• Contemporary legal issues and reforms
• Judicial decisions and doctrinal analysis
• Socio-legal and policy-oriented research
• Comparative and international law perspectives
• Critical analysis of legislation and governance

This open scope ensures meaningful engagement with evolving legal challenges and encourages diverse scholarly voices.

Who Can Submit?

Submissions are strictly limited to professionals and scholars, including:

• Academicians and faculty members
• Judicial officers
• Legal practitioners and professionals
• Research scholars and PhD candidates

❌ Student submissions are not accepted

📌 Maximum Authors Allowed: Two (2)

Types of Submissions & Word Limits

The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

• Articles: 7,000 – 8,000 words
• Essays: 5,000 – 6,000 words
• Notes / Comments: 3,000 – 4,000 words
• Case Comments: 3,000 – 4,000 words
• Book Reviews: 1,500 – 2,500 words

✔ Word limit includes footnotes
✔ Each submission must include:

• An abstract (maximum 250 words)
• Five (5) keywords

Submission Guidelines (Quick Overview)

• Manuscripts must be original and unpublished
• Submissions must not be under consideration elsewhere
• There are no Article Processing Charges (APC)
• Submissions must be sent only via email
• Authors must provide a signed warranty confirming originality and rights

Cover Letter Requirements

Each submission must be accompanied by a detailed cover letter including:

• Author name(s), designation, and institutional affiliation
• Corresponding author’s email address
• Confirmation of originality and copyright ownership
• Assurance of citation accuracy
• Declaration of compliance with journal policies
• Statement confirming the manuscript is not published or submitted elsewhere

Peer Review & Publication Ethics

The NALSAR Law Review follows the highest standards of academic integrity.

Review Process

• Double-blind peer review
• Anonymous evaluation by subject experts
• Detailed reviewer feedback shared with authors

Plagiarism Policy

• Similarity up to 10% is acceptable
• Articles with AI-generated content are rejected
• Manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software
• Serious violations may lead to rejection, retraction, or legal action

Open Access Policy

All published articles in the NALSAR Law Review are:

• ✅ Freely accessible online
• ✅ Available for reading, downloading, and sharing
• ✅ Published without charging authors or readers
• ✅ Distributed with proper attribution and citation

The journal follows a permanent open-access model.

Formatting & Citation Rules

• Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word
• Follow British spelling with ‘z’ usage (e.g., recognize, organize)
• Use Bluebook (21st Edition) for citations
• Single quotes preferred; block quotes for long quotations
• Figures and tables must be properly numbered and cited

How to Submit Your Manuscript: NALSAR Law Review Call for Papers 2026

📧 Email your manuscript and cover letter to: nalsarlawreview@nalsar.ac.in

All correspondence, queries, and submission-related communication must be directed to the same email address.