Call for Papers | UILS Student Law Review [Volume IV, Issue I]: Submit by Dec 31
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About University Institute of Legal Studies
Established in 2004–05 as a constituent department of Panjab University, the University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Chandigarh, has developed into a centre of excellence in legal education, combining academic rigour with a research-oriented approach.
The Institute provides an academic environment that encourages critical inquiry into contemporary legal and interdisciplinary issues. In keeping with the vision of the UILS Student Law Review (USLR), it promotes scholarly engagement and legal research, encouraging students to contribute to academic discourse on evolving legal challenges.
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About UILS Student Law Review
The UILS Student Law Review (USLR) is a student-run academic journal of the University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh. Published bi-annually, it serves as a peer-reviewed and referred platform for engagement with contemporary legal issues.
The journal welcomes submissions from students and scholars across institutions and does not restrict its scope to any particular branch of law. It seeks to facilitate discussion on legal, social and policy-oriented questions through contributions such as:
- Scholarly articles.
- Case analyses.
- Legislative commentaries.
- Book reviews.
About Call for Papers
The UILS Student Law Review invites submissions for Volume IV, Issue I of the journal.
The journal welcomes original and unpublished manuscripts from students, academicians and legal professionals across diverse areas of law. This issue aims to encourage rigorous legal discourse and provide a platform for well-researched contributions addressing contemporary legal challenges.
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Eligibility
The following individuals are eligible to submit their manuscripts:
- Students enrolled in five-year integrated law courses.
- Students enrolled in three-year law courses.
- LL.M. students.
- Research Scholars from recognised law schools across the globe.
Working professionals are not eligible to submit entries, either as primary authors or co-authors.
Themes
The USLR accepts submissions on any contemporary legal issue.
Submission Categories and Word Limits
The journal accepts manuscripts under the following categories:
| Submission Category | Word Limit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Articles | 3,000–5,000 words | Descriptive and analytical contributions |
| Case Comments | 1,500–3,000 words | Analysis of judicial pronouncements |
| Legislative Comments | 1,500–3,000 words | Analysis of laws and Bills |
| Book Reviews | 1,500–3,000 words | Reviews of legal books |
The prescribed word limits exclude footnotes. The Editorial Board may relax the word limit depending on the quality of the submission. Its decision in this regard shall be final.
Submission Guidelines
- Eligibility: Submissions must be made by individuals falling within the eligible categories specified above.
- Nature of Submissions: Manuscripts must address a contemporary legal issue and fall within one of the prescribed submission categories.
- Abstract and Keywords: Every submission must include an abstract of not more than 250 words, encapsulating the central idea of the paper. The abstract must be italicised. Manuscripts without an abstract will be summarily rejected. Each manuscript must also contain five keywords.
- Co-authorship: Co-authorship by a maximum of two authors is permitted.
- One-Author, One-Submission Policy: The USLR follows a one-author, one-submission policy. The latest submission made by the author or authors will be considered for publication, while previous submissions will not be considered, unless the author or authors indicate otherwise.
- Originality and Plagiarism: All submissions must be original. Manuscripts exceeding the 15% plagiarism limit will be summarily rejected.
- Anonymity: Manuscripts must not contain any information identifying the author or authors.
- Accuracy: Although submissions will undergo a rigorous review process, the accuracy of quotations, titles, names, dates, charts, tables, footnotes, conclusions and recommendations remains the sole responsibility of the author or authors.
- Submission Mode: All manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the prescribed Google Form. Submissions sent by email or through any other mode will not be entertained.
Formatting and Citation Guidelines
The USLR follows the Indian Law Institute (ILI) citation system. Authors must comply with the following formatting requirements:
- The manuscript text must be justified.
- Main text: Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1.5 line spacing.
- Footnotes: Times New Roman, 10-point font, with single line spacing.
- The use of speaking footnotes and endnotes is strongly discouraged.
- Authors must follow the citation guidelines available through the ILI Citation Style Guide.
- Research papers must not be divided into chapters. Instead, authors should organise their work into separate parts using headings and subheadings.
- Failure to follow these requirements may result in rejection by the USLR Editorial Board.
Style Guidelines
Authors must follow the prescribed formatting for different sections of the manuscript:
| Element | Formatting Requirements |
|---|---|
| Title | Times New Roman, 14 points, 1.5 line spacing, bold, all caps and centre-aligned |
| Abstract | Times New Roman, 12 points, 1.15 line spacing, italics, justified, with a 1 cm indent on both sides |
| Heading Level 1 | Times New Roman, 14 points, 1.5 line spacing, bold, each word capitalised and small caps, centre-aligned; numbering: I, II, III, etc. |
| Heading Level 2 | Times New Roman, 12 points, 1.5 line spacing, italics, sentence case and centre-aligned; numbering: A, B, C, etc. |
| Heading Level 3 | Times New Roman, 12 points, 1.5 line spacing, italics and underlined, sentence case and left-aligned; numbering: a), b), c), etc. |
| Heading Level 4 | Times New Roman, 12 points, 1.5 line spacing, italics, sentence case and left-aligned; numbering: i., ii., iii., etc. |
| Footnotes | Times New Roman, 10 points, single line spacing and justified |
Additional style requirements:
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- Acronyms and short forms must be written in full at their first occurrence, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. The abbreviation should be used thereafter.
- Names of cases, publications, books, emphasised words and uncommon foreign words must be italicised.
- Numbers must be written in words, while percentages must be represented using the ‘%’ symbol.
- The ILI citation style must be followed.
Submission Procedure
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Submissions sent through email or any other mode will not be accepted.
Processing Fee
There is no submission fee or publication (processing) fee for any manuscript submitted to or accepted by the journal.
Important Dates
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission Deadline | 31 December 2026 |
Contact Details
For queries regarding the call for papers, authors may contact the Editorial Team:
Editor:
Suhani Salwan
Phone: +91 85270 09695
Co-Editors:
- Jasmine Dhakarwal – +91 93508 79414
- Prasha Bhatia – +91 6283 899683
Email: [email protected]
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