The NLUA Law Review, published by the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA), invites original, unpublished manuscripts for Volume X. Submissions are welcome from students, academics, judges, practising advocates and other members of the legal community.
About NLUA Law Review
NLUA Law Review is an annual, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal covering law and related disciplines. It is managed by a Student Editorial Board under the supervision of a Faculty Editorial Board and encourages interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary legal scholarship. Its ISSN is 2455-8680.
About the Call for Papers
The journal welcomes research articles, short articles, notes, case comments and book reviews across legal subjects. Particular emphasis is placed on contemporary legal studies and the philosophical reasoning underlying the law.
Eligibility Criteria
Contributions are invited from members of the legal community, including:
- Students and research scholars.
- Academics.
- Judges.
- Practising advocates.
Co-authorship is permitted for up to two authors per submission.
Submission Categories and Word Limits
| Category | Word limit |
|---|---|
| Research articles | 5,000–7,000 words |
| Notes and short articles | 2,000–4,000 words |
| Case comments | Up to 2,500 words |
| Book reviews | 1,000–1,500 words |
All word limits include footnotes. The Editorial Board may permit a relaxation of up to 10% at its discretion.
Submission Guidelines
- Manuscripts must be original, unpublished and written in English.
- Submissions must be exclusive and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Articles must include an abstract of no more than 300 words, explaining the argument’s originality, relevance and contribution.
- Abstracts are not required for case comments or book reviews.
- Manuscripts must be anonymised to facilitate double-blind review.
- Citations must follow OSCOLA, fourth edition.
- Endnotes, bibliographies and in-text citations are not permitted.
Authors should review the journal’s Ethics Policy and AI Policy before submitting.
Formatting Requirements
| Element | Required formatting |
|---|---|
| Main text | Georgia, 12-point font, 1.5 line spacing |
| Footnotes | Georgia, 10-point font, single spacing |
| Title and headings | Uppercase, bold, 14-point font |
| Subheadings | Title Case, bold, 12-point font |
| Sub-subheadings | Title Case, italics, 12-point font |
Submission Deadline
The deadline is 31 December 2026, at 11:59 PM IST.
Contact Details
For queries, email nlualr@nluassam.ac.in.
Student Editors:
- Bornaa Baruah: +91 7635805950
- Adarsh Gogoi: +91 6003262600
- Mitushi Keshan: +91 7002212264
How to Submit?
Submit your manuscript exclusively through the official journal submission form by 31 December 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
Submissions through other modes will not be considered.
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