Call for Blogs | Centre for Applied Research in Public Health Law, Rights, and Policy by MNLU: Submit Now!

About Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai

MNLU Mumbai, was the countries 18th and Maharashtra’s 1st NLU but even after being a new NLU in comparison to the other top NLUs and law colleges of India which were established years or even decades ago, NLU Mumbai, has shown a tremendous growth in terms of placements, college ranking and various other academic and non-academic areas and today it has surpassed many colleges in almost every field and is ranked one among the TOP 10 Law colleges / University of India & is also regarded as one of the most prestigious university in the field of Law in Aisa & around the globe.

About the Opportunity

The Centre for Applied Research in Public Health Law, Rights, and Policy (CPHL) at Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, is dedicated to advancing research, training, and consultation at the intersection of law and public health. CPHL’s primary focus is on exploring the dynamic fields of public health law and policy, ensuring their effective application for the betterment of society.

The CPHL Blog welcomes contributions across a spectrum of themes:

• Analysis of current legal advancements in public health.
• Articles addressing legal matters within the realm of public health, both domestically and internationally.
• Reviews of pertinent literature, engaging with recent publications.

This list is not exhaustive, and we embrace diverse content that aligns with our defined scope. Your submissions are encouraged as long as they resonate with our specified objectives.

Submission Guidelines

• Contributor Information: For new or returning contributors, kindly include a concise bio in the same Word document as your post. Include a link to your professional webpage or university page if applicable. Provide details of any associated LinkedIn profile.
• Length and Structure: Posts should ideally be around 1000-1500 words for optimal readership. While we recognise the need for comprehensive coverage in certain topics, shorter posts tend to be more engaging. Lengthier submissions will be exceptional, subject to editorial discretion based on content.
• Formatting: Use Times New Roman Size 12. Maintain single spacing with a lone line break between paragraphs, without indentation. You can incorporate headings as needed (e.g., every four paragraphs), utilising bold font for clarity. Avoid multiple levels of headings.
• Footnotes: Omit footnotes from your submission. If your piece contains footnotes, integrate the relevant content into the main body or remove it, as appropriate.
• Citations: Place hyperlinks of the source directly after corresponding propositions or quotes. Avoid using footnotes for citations. Reference only when essential.
• Hyperlinks: Integrate embedded hyperlinks to pertinent legal texts, supporting materials, relevant cases, treaties, and past CPHL Blog posts. Prioritise reader utility. Microsoft Word facilitates hyperlink inclusion through the right-click contextual menu.

These guidelines aim to ensure the quality and consistency of CPHL Blog submissions. Your adherence is greatly appreciated as it enhances the reader’s experience and the overall impact of the content.

Submission Process

Kindly submit your posts in electronic format (.doc or .docx) to [email protected].

Publication Process

Please ensure adherence to these guidelines to avoid potential returns or rejections of submissions. Collaboration between two authors is acceptable. While we strive to offer valuable feedback for all submissions, due to high volumes, comprehensive feedback may not always be feasible. We maintain the right to decline submissions without detailed feedback.

The team reviews and addresses articles within 4 weeks of receipt. If you haven’t received a response within 4 weeks, feel free to follow up with us.

Last Date for Submission

Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis.”

Contact Info

For any queries or suggestions, please feel free to contact at [email protected].