Call for Papers: Aditya Journal of Legal Studies by Aditya College of Law [Vol. 1, Issue 2]: Submit by October 31!

Aditya College of Law invites papers for Aditya Journal of Legal Studies, Volume 1, Issue 2. Submit by October 31, 2026; no publication fee.

About Aditya College of Law

Aditya College of Law, Bengaluru, is part of the Aditya Group of Institutions. It is affiliated with Karnataka State Law University and approved by the Bar Council of India. The college offers three-year LL.B. and five-year B.A. LL.B. programmes, combining legal education with research, critical thinking and professional responsibility.

About the Journal

Aditya Journal of Legal Studies (AJLS), published by Aditya College of Law, is a quarterly print journal with ISSN 3140-0124. It uses double-blind peer review and publishes research on law and allied subjects. Academicians, practitioners, researchers and students contribute to discussion of contemporary legal developments.

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About the Call

AJLS invites original, unpublished work for its second issue following the publication of Volume 1, Issue 1. This is a general issue with an open theme. Interdisciplinary and comparative legal research is particularly encouraged.

Themes

• Constitutional law and public policy; criminal law and criminal justice administration.
• Corporate and commercial law; human rights and social justice.
• Environmental law and climate governance.
• Technology, artificial intelligence and data privacy laws.
• International law and dispute resolution; family law and gender justice.
• Legal theory, jurisprudence, interdisciplinary and comparative legal studies.

Submission Categories and Eligibility

• Long articles: 5,000–8,000 words; academics, practitioners and researchers.
• Short articles and essays: 3,000–5,000 words; academics, practitioners and researchers.
• Notes and comments: 2,000–4,000 words; undergraduate and postgraduate law students.
• Case comments and legislative comments: 1,500–3,000 words; open to all.

All word limits include footnotes. Co-authorship by up to two authors is permitted for articles, essays, notes and comments.

Submission Guidelines

• Use Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), Times New Roman, 12-point body text and 10-point footnotes. Apply 1.5 spacing to the main text and single spacing to footnotes.
• Follow the latest Indian Law Institute citation style. Speaking footnotes are not allowed.
• Include a 150–250-word abstract and four to six keywords.
• Provide a separate cover page with the paper title, authors’ names, designations, affiliations, ORCID if any, email addresses and mobile numbers.
• Submit original, unpublished work that is not under consideration elsewhere. Simultaneous submissions are prohibited.
• The brochure sets a 10% ceiling for plagiarism and AI-generated content. Send the complete paper with its plagiarism report.

Review and Publication

Manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening and double-blind review by domain experts. Review considers academic quality, originality, relevance, methodology and clarity of argument. Revisions may be requested; submission does not guarantee publication.

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There is no publication fee for Volume 1, Issue 2. Authors and co-authors receive publication certificates. The journal is print-only; individual copies require payment of printing and postage costs. Upon acceptance and publication, copyright vests in the journal, while authors retain moral rights.

Important Dates

• Call opened: October 10, 2026.
• Complete paper and plagiarism report: October 31, 2026.
• Review report: November 28, 2026.
• Final revised submission: December 5, 2026.
• Publication: December 2026.

Contact

Contact the Editor-in-Chief at alr.editor@adityacollegeoflaw.com. The publisher is Aditya College of Law, 12, Kogilu Main Road, Yelahanka, Bengaluru–560064. The journal’s contact number is +91 8197554909.

Application Procedure

Email the complete Word manuscript, abstract, keywords, separate author cover page and plagiarism report to alr.editor@adityacollegeoflaw.com. Use the subject line “Submission – AJLS Vol 1 Issue 2 – [Category] – [Author Name]”. Review the brochure before submitting to Aditya College of Law.

The submission deadline is October 31, 2026.