Junior and Student Editors at Aditya College of Law, AJLS [Voluntary]: Apply by October 25!

Aditya College of Law invites applications for voluntary Junior Editor and Student Editor positions at Aditya Journal of Legal Studies. Apply by October 25, 2026.

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.

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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.

About the Opportunity

AJLS is recruiting Junior Editors and Student Editors for Volume 1, Issue 2 and subsequent issues. The roles involve academic publishing, peer review and legal editing. Selected candidates will work with authors and editorial board members on the review and preparation of journal manuscripts.

Positions and Eligibility

• Junior Editor: LL.M. students, Ph.D. scholars and young academicians with zero to three years of experience.
• Student Editor: law students from the third year onwards of a five-year programme or second year onwards of a three-year programme.

Eligibility Criteria

• Strong academic record in law and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with Indian Law Institute citation style.
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team.
• Previous editing, publishing or research experience is preferred, but not mandatory.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with editorial screening and peer review of submissions.
• Copy-edit and proofread accepted manuscripts.
• Check ILI citations and the accuracy of footnotes.
• Conduct thematic research for special issues.
• Coordinate with authors and members of the editorial board.
• Promote the journal within academic networks.

Duration and Remuneration

The commitment is six to twelve months. These are voluntary academic positions with no remuneration.

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Benefits

• Certificate of Editorship after successful completion of the term.
• Name listed on the journal website and in the print issue.
• Letter of Recommendation for outstanding contributors.
• Practical experience in legal publishing and peer review.
• Networking with academicians and legal experts across India.

Required Documents

• Updated CV, limited to two pages.
• Statement of Purpose of 250–300 words explaining why you want to join AJLS.
• Writing sample on any legal topic, limited to 1,500 words.
• Name, affiliation, email address and mobile number.

Important Dates

• Application deadline: October 25, 2026.
• Selection intimation: October 31, 2026.
• Term begins: November 1, 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

Send your CV, Statement of Purpose, legal writing sample and contact details to alr.editor@adityacollegeoflaw.com. Use the subject line “Application – Junior Editor / Student Editor – [Your Name]”. Specify the role for which you are applying and check the applicable eligibility requirements.

Applications to Aditya College of Law close on October 25, 2026.