ABOUT THE ORGANISER/COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

LegalBlur is a legal content, publication and service platform focused on making complex legal ideas more understandable, structured and accessible. Its work encompasses legal articles, academic publishing, editorial support and opportunities for students, researchers, academicians and legal professionals to contribute to contemporary legal discourse.

The platform aims to build a practical and accessible space for legal learning, research and professional engagement.

Founder: Adv. Shamim Shaikh, a legal professional whose areas of professional interest and services include IT Law, Patent Law, Startup Law, Property Law, Business Law, Trademark Law, Copyright Law, Legal Consulting and Intellectual Property Law.

DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT/OPPORTUNITY

LegalBlur has announced a Call for Research, inviting original, innovative and unpublished research papers for consideration under its academic publication initiative. The opportunity aims to encourage meaningful legal research, academic writing and engagement with contemporary legal issues.

Researchers are invited to submit papers addressing the listed themes and their relevant sub-themes.

Themes and sub-themes include:

1. Constitutional Law and Governance: Rights, institutions, federalism, democracy and judicial review.

2. Criminal Law, Justice and Reforms: BNS, BNSS, BSA, evidence, policing, sentencing and reforms.

3. Civil Law, Procedure and Access to Justice: Procedure, contracts, remedies, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), litigation and access to justice.

4. Corporate, Commercial and Business Law: Companies, startups, insolvency, securities, contracts, trade and regulation.

5. Human Rights and Social Justice: Equality, gender justice, labour rights and protection of vulnerable groups.

6. Cyber Law, Technology, AI and IPR: Privacy, cybercrime, AI governance, digital platforms, copyright and patents.

7. Environmental Law and Climate Justice: Climate change, sustainability, natural resources and environmental rights.

8. Emerging and Interdisciplinary Legal Issues: Law in relation to economics, society, public policy, health and new legal challenges.

Research Paper Formatting Guidelines

Authors must prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the following requirements:

• Paper size: A4

• Font: Times New Roman

• Font size: 12 pt

• Line spacing: 1.5

• Page numbering: Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, etc.)

• Abstract: 200–250 words

• Paper length: 2,500–3,000 words, excluding the abstract

• Footnotes: Mandatory, with hyperlinks

• File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) only

• Plagiarism and AI content: Maximum 15%

Review and Publication

The preliminary review turnaround is stated as 72 hours for plagiarism and AI screening. Publication is subject to editorial review and final selection by the editorial team.

WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE

The Call for Research is open to the following categories of participants:

• Faculty members and academicians: Teachers and academicians with research interests in law or interdisciplinary fields.

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students: Law students and students from related disciplines whose work engages with the stated themes.

• Research scholars: M.Phil./Ph.D. scholars and researchers working on contemporary legal or socio-legal questions.

• Legal professionals: Advocates and other legal professionals interested in scholarly research and publication.

• Independent researchers: Individuals working independently on original, evidence-based legal or interdisciplinary questions.

All submissions must be original, innovative and unpublished research papers relevant to the stated themes.

REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE

Interested authors can submit their research papers through the Google Forms submission link provided by LegalBlur.

Submission link

Submission Procedure

1. Prepare an original and unpublished research paper on a relevant legal or interdisciplinary theme.

2. Follow the prescribed formatting requirements, including the word limit, abstract length, font, line spacing, page numbering and mandatory footnotes with hyperlinks.

3. Save the manuscript in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

4. Submit the paper through the designated Google Forms link before the deadline.

5. Refer to the official brochure for the stated publication fee and additional submission guidelines.

Authors should note that publication is subject to editorial review and final selection.

FEE DETAILS (IF ANY)

The publication fee specified in the official brochure is as follows:

• Single-author paper: ₹250

• Co-authored paper: ₹500

PRIZES (IF ANY)

Best Research Paper Certificate: Papers selected for publication and considered outstanding by the editorial team may be considered for a Best Research Paper Certificate.

The certificate is conditional on the editorial team’s assessment and is not guaranteed for every published paper.

DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES

• Last date for submission: 30 October 2026

• Preliminary plagiarism and AI screening turnaround: 72 hours

• Editorial decision: Subject to editorial review and final selection.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For queries regarding the Call for Research, interested authors may contact LegalBlur through the following channels:

• Email: submissionlegalblur@gmail.com

• WhatsApp/Phone: 9301226274

OFFICIAL LINK OF THE EVENT / LINK OF THE OFFICIAL BROCHURE, RULES & REGULATIONS ETC.

• Research Paper Submission Form

• Official Brochure Link