The Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, is excited to announce the Call for Papers for the Sixth Volume of its annual publication, the Shimla Law Review (SLR). This prestigious, UGC-CARE listed journal invites contributions from faculty members, research scholars, judges, professionals, and students.
About Shimla Law Review
SLR is an interdisciplinary journal offering a platform for discussing contemporary legal issues and fostering critical debates that impact society. It welcomes submissions that span multiple facets of law and encourages perspectives that push the boundaries of conventional legal thought. Previous volumes of the SLR have gained recognition from academia, bar, and bench, and have been featured among the most downloaded papers on SSRN in the category of jurisprudence and theoretical inquiry.
Categories for Submission
- Lead or Special Articles: 15,000-20,000 words
- Articles: 8,000-15,000 words
- Case Comments: 6,000-8,000 words
- Notes and Legislative Comments: 6,000-7,000 words
- Book Reviews: 2,000-3,000 words
Submission Guidelines
- Theme: Submissions are not limited to any specific theme. Papers addressing interdisciplinary socio-legal issues are highly encouraged.
- Format: Manuscripts must be submitted in MS Office, double-spaced, with a 1.5-inch left margin. Submit via email to [email protected] with the subject line: “SLR Vol-VI, 2023: Submission of Manuscript.”
- Abstract: Each paper must include a 250-300 word abstract.
- Cover Letter: Include a cover letter with the title, author’s name, designation, and institutional affiliation. Authors must declare that the submission is original and unpublished.
- Deadline: Manuscripts must be submitted by September 30, 2024.
Terms and Conditions
- The submission must be original and not previously published.
- Contributors must ensure proper citation of sources, and any content generated by AI or machine learning will be rejected.
- Published papers’ copyright will rest with HPNLU, Shimla.
Contact Information
For more information and past volumes of the SLR, visit the HPNLU Shimla website.
Email inquiries: [email protected]
Seize this opportunity to contribute to the expanding discourse on contemporary legal issues and have your work published in a leading journal