ABOUT THE ORGANISER / UNIVERSITY
National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA) is a National Law University situated in Guwahati, Assam, India. It was established by the Government of Assam through the enactment of the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam Act, 2009 (Assam Act No. XXV of 2009).
The University is dedicated to promoting modern legal education and research by providing academic and research facilities to students, scholars, and faculty members from across the country, including the North Eastern region. NLUJAA strives for excellence in legal education and encourages holistic development and scholarly engagement within the legal fraternity.
ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The NLUA Law Review is an annual, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal published by the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam.
The journal aims to publish scholarly articles, case comments, and book reviews covering diverse aspects of law and related issues. It places special emphasis on contemporary legal studies and the philosophical reasoning underlying the law.
Through its academic contributions, the journal seeks to provide a platform for legal academia, research scholars, students, advocates, and activists to contribute towards the development and enhancement of the legal landscape.
DETAILS ABOUT THE CALL FOR PAPERS / OPPORTUNITY
The NLUA Law Review invites scholarly, original, and unpublished manuscripts for publication in Volume X of the journal.
Contributions are invited from members of the legal fraternity, including students, academicians, judges, practising advocates, and other interested contributors.
Submissions must demonstrate originality, academic rigour, and meaningful engagement with legal issues. Research papers should be thematic, identify appropriate research questions, and present findings that reflect the questions posed. Identification of relevant sub-themes is also encouraged.
Submissions are invited under the following categories:
1. Research Articles
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Word Limit: 5,000–7,000 words.
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Articles should comprehensively examine the chosen topic and offer an innovative assessment of the theme.
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Contemporary themes are encouraged, although purely theoretical and analytical contributions are also welcome.
2. Notes / Short Articles
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Word Limit: 2,000–4,000 words.
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Contributions should be thought-provoking and innovative, primarily comprising personal opinions, analysis, or criticism of recent legal developments.
3. Case Comments
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Word Limit: Maximum 2,500 words.
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Submissions should analyse recent relevant Indian or international judicial pronouncements.
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Contributors should identify and examine the line of cases leading to the decision and discuss its implications for the evolution of the relevant branch of law.
4. Book Reviews
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Word Limit: 1,000–1,500 words.
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Reviews should identify the relevant arguments advanced by the author and provide a comprehensive analysis of the same.
Note: All prescribed word limits are inclusive of footnotes. A relaxation of up to 10% may be permitted at the discretion of the Editorial Board.
WHO CAN SUBMIT / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE
The call is open to members of the legal fraternity, including, but not limited to:
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Law students.
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Academicians.
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Research scholars.
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Judges.
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Practising advocates.
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Other members of the legal fraternity.
The following submission conditions must be observed:
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Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and scholarly.
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Submissions must be written in English.
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Co-authorship is permitted, with a maximum of two authors per submission.
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Manuscripts must not reveal the identity of the author(s), ensuring compliance with the double-blind peer-review process.
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Submissions must be exclusive and must not be under consideration elsewhere.
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Submissions containing plagiarism or excessive use of AI-generated content are liable to be rejected.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Authors must adhere to the following requirements:
Abstract
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Every article must contain an abstract of not more than 300 words.
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The abstract must clearly explain the originality and relevance of the proposed argument and highlight its distinct contribution to existing academic discussions or literature.
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Abstracts are not required for case comments and book reviews.
Citation Style
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Citations must conform to the OSCOLA 4th Edition.
Formatting Requirements
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Main Text: Georgia font, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
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Footnotes: Georgia font, size 10, single-spaced.
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Title: UPPERCASE, bold, font size 14.
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Headings: UPPERCASE, bold, font size 14.
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Sub-headings: Title Case, bold, font size 12.
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Sub-sub-headings: Title Case, italics, font size 12.
Additional Requirements
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Endnotes, bibliographies, and in-text citations are not allowed.
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Graphics, charts, tables, and diagrams must be numbered consecutively wherever included in the manuscript.
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Authors must refer to the journal’s Ethics Policy and AI Policy before submission.
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The Editorial Board will conduct plagiarism checks in accordance with the prevailing University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines.
MODE OF THE EVENT
Online
REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE
Interested contributors must submit their manuscripts exclusively through the official Google Form.
Paper Submission Link
Submissions made through any other mode will not be entertained.
Upon successful submission, authors will receive an acknowledgement receipt confirming their submission.
DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES
| Particulars | Date |
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| Last date for manuscript submission | 31st December 2026 |
| Submission closing time | 11:59 P.M. IST |
COPYRIGHT POLICY
The journal shall retain all copyrights arising out of published contributions, while moral rights will vest with the respective author(s).
CONTACT INFORMATION
For queries and further clarification regarding the submission process, interested contributors may contact the following:
Email: nlualr@nluassam.ac.in
Student Editors:
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Bornaa Baruah – +91 7635805950
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Adarsh Gogoi – +91 6003262600
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Mitushi Keshan – +91 7002212264
OFFICIAL LINK OF THE EVENT / BROCHURE
Official Brochure Link
Interested contributors are encouraged to carefully review the submission guidelines, formatting requirements, and journal policies before submitting their manuscripts.
Submit your original scholarly work by 31st December 2026 and contribute to contemporary legal scholarship through the NLUA Law Review.
