The Journal of National Law University Delhi (JNLUD), the flagship journal of National Law University Delhi, is now accepting submissions for its upcoming issue (Vol. 11, 2025). JNLUD is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal that publishes original articles on various branches of law, along with sections on recent legislative, judicial, and policy developments, case comments, and book reviews. This is an excellent opportunity for academics, legal professionals, and researchers to contribute to contemporary discussions on law, society, and justice.
About the Journal
JNLUD offers a platform for multi-disciplinary and critical legal discussions, encouraging submissions that push the boundaries of law through innovative methods and perspectives. With an editorial committee and advisory board composed of international legal luminaries, the journal ensures a high standard of scholarly contribution. Past volumes are available through leading databases like Hein Online.
The Hon’ble Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court serves as the ex officio Patron-in-Chief of the Journal.
Call for Papers: Volume 11, 2025
Themes and Sub-themes: The journal invites contributions that focus on law, society, and justice. While there are no strict thematic constraints, JNLUD seeks original and unpublished works that engage critically with these core areas.
Submission Guidelines
Authorship:
- Co-authorship of up to three authors is permitted.
- Submissions are open to academicians, professionals, and doctoral researchers. Note: Undergraduate and postgraduate students are invited to submit to the NLUD Journal of Legal Studies instead.
Word Count:
- Short Articles: 6,000 – 8,000 words.
- Long Articles: 8,000 – 10,000 words.
- Notes and Comments: Less than 5,000 words (ideal for case law, legislation, or policy analysis).
- Book Reviews: 2,500 words (critical analysis, not just a summary).
All word counts include footnotes.
Abstract:
Each submission, except for book reviews, must include an abstract of no more than 300 words along with five keywords.
Format and Citation:
- Font: Times New Roman; 12 for main text, 10 for footnotes.
- Line Spacing: 1.5 for the main text, 1 for footnotes.
- Citation Style: OSCOLA (4th edition).
- Submissions must be in MS Word (doc./docx.) format.
- Figures: High-quality figures should be in EPS, PS, JPEG, TIFF, or DOC/DOCX format (resolution: 1200 dpi for line art, 600 dpi for grayscale, 300 dpi for color).
Editorial Policy:
- Only original and unpublished works that are not under review elsewhere will be accepted.
- Authors must ensure that their submissions do not infringe on third-party rights, and they must have obtained necessary permissions for any cited work.
- All submissions will undergo a plagiarism check, and plagiarised work will be rejected.
- JNLUD is unable to accept submissions from undergraduate or postgraduate students; however, doctoral researchers are welcome.
Important Dates:
- Opening Date for Submissions: September 17, 2024
- Closing Date for Submissions: January 15, 2025
How to Submit:
Submit your manuscript through the provided link below.
Submission Link: Click here to submit
For any queries, you may contact the editorial team at [email protected].
Key Points to Remember:
- Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025
- Co-authorship is allowed (up to 3 authors).
- Plagiarism checks will be conducted on all submissions.
- There are no submission or publication fees.
Take this opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge discussions in the legal field and share your insights with the academic community!