Call for Papers | Book on Law in a Changing World by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College: Register Now!

About Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College, Centre for Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Law, Mangaluru (SDMLC) is a premier legal institution in Karnataka, affiliated to Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi and recognised by the Bar Council of India. Established in 1974 under the presidentship of Padmavibhushan Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, the college has been at the forefront of legal education.
About LEX PLUS
LEX PLUS Student Law Review is the flagship peer-reviewed student journal of SDMLC, dedicated to nurturing research acumen and academic writing skills among law students. Having successfully published six volumes, the journal now invites contributions for Volume VII (2026). All manuscripts undergo editorial screening followed by blind peer review prior to publication.

About Call for Papers: “Law in a Changing World”
This call encourages law students nationwide to engage with research that considers how legal systems respond to change and how legal principles continue to develop in an evolving world.
Benefits
- No registration fee
- Free soft copy of published article (hard copy available on payment)
- Outstanding top two articles will be awarded with the cash prizes.
- The journal will recognise the contributors with Certificate of Merit for top two articles and Certificate of Publication for all the Published articles.
Eligibility
Open to all law students (UG & PG) enrolled in recognised law schools/universities in India.
Co-authorship allowed (maximum 2 authors per submission)
Sub-Themes
- Consumer Law
- Corporate Law
- International Law
- Legal Education
- Technology & Law
- Artificial Intelligence & Law
Categories
- Short Articles [2,000- 3,000 words]
- Long Articles [3,000- 5,000 words]
- Case Comments [1,000- 1,500 words]
- Book Reviews [750-1,000 words]
Formatting Guidelines
- Language: English
- Abstract: Up to 250 words
- Font: Times New Roman (Text 12 | Footnotes 10)
- Spacing: 1.5 (Text) | 1 (Footnotes)
- Citation: Indian Law Institute (ILI) Style
- Headings: Numbered, bold/italicised as per levels
Deadline
10th December 2026

Submission Guidelines
- Manuscripts must be in MS Word format only (PDFs not accepted)
- Include a cover letter with: Author’s Name, College, Class, Email ID, and Phone Number
- All submissions undergo editorial screening and blind peer review
- Authors must ensure originality, plagiarism compliance, and necessary permissions
Submission Details
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: LEX PLUS – MANUSCRIPT
Acknowledgement and updates will be communicated via email
Contact Information
Faculty Contact: Dr. Shaheema A. S – Associate Editor: +91 99167 76321
Ms. Zulaika Afthaz – Student Editor: +91 80736 32117
The brochure is here.



