The NUALS Journal of Women, Family and Law invites submissions on “Women, Family and Law: Perspectives on Equality & Justice.”
About NUALS Journal of Women, Family and Law
The NUALS Journal of Women, Family and Law (NJWFL) is an academic journal published by the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi. The journal aims to promote interdisciplinary scholarship on women, family, and human rights and advance gender-responsive legal solutions and policy.
The journal is published through the Centre for Women and Family Studies at NUALS and welcomes scholarly contributions addressing contemporary issues concerning women, family, equality, and justice.
About the Opportunity
The NUALS Journal of Women, Family and Law has announced a Call for Papers for its inaugural issue. The theme of the issue is “Women, Family and Law: Perspectives on Equality & Justice.”
The journal welcomes submissions examining the legal, constitutional, social, and policy dimensions of women’s rights, family law, gender justice, and related issues. Submissions may be made in the form of research articles, short articles, case comments, or book reviews.
Theme of the Issue
The theme of the issue is “Women, Family and Law: Perspectives on Equality & Justice.”
Suggested sub-themes include:
- Women’s Rights and Human Rights
- Constitutional Perspectives on Gender Justice
- Gender Equality and Gender Justice
- Feminist Legal Theory and Feminist Jurisprudence
- Family Law and Social Justice
- Intra-family Human Rights Violations
- Sexual Harassment and Workplace Equality
- Reproductive Rights and Bodily Autonomy
- Digital Spaces, Technology, and Women’s Rights
- Women and the Justice Delivery System
- Women’s Rights and Sustainable Development Goals
- Comparative Perspectives on Women and Family Laws
The listed sub-themes are indicative and submissions are not limited to these areas.
Types of Submission
The journal accepts the following categories of submissions:
- Research Articles: 6,000–7,500 words
- Short Articles: 5,000–6,000 words
- Case Comments: 2,500–3,000 words
- Book Reviews: 2,500–3,000 words
Deadline
The deadline for final submissions is October 20, 2026.
Important Dates
- The deadline for final submission is October 20, 2026.
- Communication of acceptance is scheduled for January 10, 2027.
- The inaugural issue is scheduled for publication in March 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
The call for papers does not specify a separate eligibility requirement for authors. Co-authorship is permitted.
Submission Guidelines
- Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Co-authorship is permitted.
- All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
- Manuscripts must be strictly anonymous.
- A separate Word document must contain the title page with the author’s designation, email, phone number, and address.
- Submissions must follow the Standard Indian Legal Citation, 10th Edition.
- An abstract of a maximum of 300 words must be provided along with five keywords. This requirement does not apply to case comments and book reviews.
- The subject line of the submission email should be “Journal Submission 2026”.
- The submission file should follow the prescribed format, i.e., AuthorName2026.
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Contact
Email: cfwfs@nuals.ac.in
Website: https://www.nuals.ac.in
Application Procedure
Interested authors may submit their manuscripts through the following:
- Email the submission to: cfwfs@nuals.ac.in
- Subject Line: Journal Submission 2026
- The manuscript must comply with the prescribed submission guidelines and citation requirements.
- Authors should ensure that the manuscript is anonymous for the double-blind peer-review process.
- A separate Word document should contain the author’s designation, email, phone number, and address.
- The final submission must be made by October 20, 2026.
