NUSRL Law Review – Call for Papers 2026 | Submit Your Legal Research by 31 May

NUSRL Law Review 2026

The NUSRL Law Review (NLR) 2026, the flagship journal of the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, invites original and unpublished manuscripts for its upcoming issue. Known for its commitment to academic integrity and research excellence, NLR follows COPE principles and a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to promote high-quality legal scholarship.

About NUSRL Law Review (NLR)

• Flagship academic journal of NUSRL, Ranchi
• Dedicated to promoting critical legal discourse across all branches of law
• Encourages interdisciplinary and contemporary research
• Follows transparent, ethical publishing standards under COPE

Editorial Team

• Chief Editor: Prof. Dr Ashok R. Patil, Vice-Chancellor, NUSRL Ranchi
• Editor: Mr Abhinav Gupta, Faculty, NUSRL Ranchi

Preferred Themes

Submissions may be multidisciplinary. However, authors are encouraged to contribute on the following themes:

• Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws
• Artificial Intelligence and Legal Regulation
• Environmental Law and Climate Change Policy
• Human Rights and Social Justice
• Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance
• International Trade Law
• Consumer Protection Laws
• Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Era

Eligibility

• Open to students, academicians, researchers, and legal practitioners
• Co-authorship of up to two authors permitted (subject to relaxation)

Categories of Submissions

Word limits are exclusive of footnotes. Submissions must be analytical, not merely descriptive.

Formatting Guidelines

Manuscript

• A4 size, 1-inch margins
• Times New Roman, 12 pt, 0.5 line spacing, justified
• Headings style:
  • Level 1 – I, II, III
  • Level 2 – A, B, C
  • Level 3 – 1, 2, 3

Footnotes

• Times New Roman, 10 pt, 1.0 spacing, justified
• Citation Style: Bluebook 20th Edition (SCC/AIR preferred for cases)
• Abstract: Maximum 250 words with 5 keywords

Submission Guidelines

• Only original and unpublished manuscripts accepted
• AI-generated or plagiarised work above 15% (Turnitin) will be rejected
• File format: .DOCX only
• Manuscript must not contain author identity
• File name format: AuthorName_Title.docx

Editorial Policy

NLR follows a three-stage double-blind peer review process:

• Preliminary Screening
• Substantive Review by Experts
• Final Faculty Review

The Editorial Board reserves the right to seek revisions or reject submissions at any stage.

How to Submit?

• Submit your manuscript through the Google Form: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gXQS8_uT
• For queries, email at: nusrllawreview@nusrlranchi.ac.in

Deadline & Contact Details

• Last Date for Submission: 31 May 2026
• Review Process: Within 6 weeks of submission

Contact Persons

• Anurag Kumar – 8340262767
• Snehashis Chatterjee – 7908970475