The NLUA Law & Policy Review (NLUALPR), published by the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, invites submissions for Volume XII.
Academicians, professionals, judges, jurists and researchers may submit original contributions. Students may contribute as co-authors. The submission deadline is November 30, 2026.
About NLU Assam
The National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJA Assam), located in Guwahati, is a legal education institution engaged in teaching and research.
Through its academic publications, the University provides platforms for scholarly discussion on legal developments, judicial decisions and public policy.
About NLUA Law & Policy Review
NLUA Law & Policy Review is a faculty-run, double-blind peer-reviewed journal published by NLUJA Assam.
The journal publishes scholarly work examining law and policy, including research articles, case comments and book reviews. It encourages contributions that offer critical analysis and engage with legal scholarship.
About the Call for Papers
The Editorial Board invites original, unpublished manuscripts for Volume XII.
Contributions may examine contemporary legal and policy questions or theoretical issues. Authors should develop clear arguments, engage with relevant literature and demonstrate the contribution of their research.
Eligibility and Co-Authorship
Submissions are invited from:
- Academicians and teachers.
- Legal professionals.
- Judges and jurists.
- Researchers.
A maximum of two authors is permitted. Students may participate as co-authors.
Submission Categories and Word Limits
| Category | Word Limit |
|---|---|
| Research papers and articles | 7,000–8,000 words |
| Case comments | 4,000–5,000 words |
| Book reviews | 1,500–2,000 words |
Article and case-comment limits include footnotes. Articles should include a 250–300-word abstract.
Submission Guidelines
- Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
- Simultaneous submissions are not permitted.
- Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word format.
- Content similarity must not exceed 10%.
- Publication is subject to editorial review and acceptance.
Formatting and Citation Guidelines
| Particulars | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Main text | Times New Roman, 12 pt |
| Main text spacing | 1.5 |
| Footnotes | Times New Roman, 10 pt |
| Footnote spacing | Single |
| Alignment | Justified |
| Paper and margins | A4, one-inch margins |
| Citation style | Bluebook, 20th Edition |
Use bold, uppercase main headings and bold subheadings with initial capitals. Place page numbers at the bottom centre. Web references should include the complete URL and access date.
Submission Procedure
Email the manuscript to nlualpr@nluassam.ac.in.
Use the subject line:
Submission for Volume XII, Type of Submission (Article/Case Comment/Book Review/Law and Policy Analysis)
Attach a covering letter addressed to the Chief Editor, NLUA Law & Policy Review, stating the author’s contact details, designation and institutional affiliation.
Submission Deadline
The last date to submit manuscripts is November 30, 2026.
Contact Details
Email: nlualpr@nluassam.ac.in
Official Notification
Click here to read the official call and submission guidelines
Click here to view the university’s call-for-papers announcement
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