The Journal of National Law University Delhi (JNLUD) has invited submissions for its upcoming Volume 13 (2027). The flagship, double-blind peer-reviewed journal of National Law University Delhi welcomes original and previously unpublished scholarly contributions across various branches of law and interdisciplinary legal studies.
The journal provides a platform for critical discussions on law, society and justice, including recent legislative, judicial and policy developments.
About the Journal:
The Journal of National Law University Delhi is a general, double-blind peer-reviewed publication that encourages legal scholarship exploring the relationship between law and contemporary social issues. It publishes articles, notes, comments and book reviews.
Categories of Submission:
Interested authors may submit their work under the following categories:
- Short Articles: 6,000–8,000 words
- Long Articles: 8,000–10,000 words
- Notes and Comments: Fewer than 5,000 words
- Book Reviews: Approximately 2,500 words
All word counts are inclusive of footnotes.
Who Can Submit?:
The journal invites contributions from academicians, professionals and research scholars. Co-authorship of up to three authors is permitted.
Important eligibility restriction: The call for papers expressly states that submissions from students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies are not currently accepted by JNLUD. Such students are encouraged to consider submitting to the NLUD Journal of Legal Studies instead. Research scholars, including doctoral scholars, may submit their work for consideration.
Submission Guidelines:
Authors must comply with the following requirements:
- Citation style: OSCOLA, 4th edition
- Main text: Times Roman, 12-point font
- Footnotes: Times Roman, 10-point font
- Line spacing: 1.5 for the main text and single spacing for footnotes
- Abstract: Maximum 300 words, except for book reviews
- Keywords: Five keywords
- File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Submissions must be original, previously unpublished and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Manuscripts must not contain the author’s identity, as the journal follows an anonymous review process. All submissions are subject to plagiarism screening.
Review Process and Publication Charges
The journal follows a two-stage review process comprising an initial editorial desk review and subsequent double-blind peer review by an anonymous referee.
The editorial team aims to complete the review process within approximately 10–12 weeks, where possible. For accepted manuscripts, the publication decision is communicated within 12–15 weeks of submission.
There are no submission fees, publication fees or page charges. The journal follows an open-access policy.
Important Dates:
- Submission deadline: 31 January 2027
- Volume: 13 (2027)
How to Submit:
Authors should submit their manuscripts through the submission link provided on the journal’s official webpage. Articles sent directly to the journal’s email address will not be considered.
Official website: https://nludelhi.ac.in/research/journal-of-national-law-university-delhi-jnlud/
For queries: JNLUD@nludelhi.ac.in
The JNLUD call for papers offers an opportunity for eligible scholars and professionals to contribute to a peer-reviewed legal publication. Prospective authors should carefully review the submission requirements, confirm their eligibility and ensure that their manuscripts comply with the journal’s formatting and citation guidelines before submitting.
Note: Undergraduate and postgraduate students are not eligible to submit to JNLUD under this call. They may explore the NLUD Journal of Legal Studies as suggested in the announcement.
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