01. Categories of submission
All manuscripts must fall within the scope of law and the legal sciences.
Research Paper
Original, in-depth scholarship advancing a legal argument or analysis. 3,000+ words.
Article
Focused commentary on a contemporary legal question or development. 1,500–3,000 words.
Case Comment
Critical analysis of a significant judgment and its implications. 1,000–2,000 words.
Short Note
A concise note on an emerging issue, statute or reform. 1,000–2,000 words.
Book Review
A considered review of a recent legal text or monograph. 1,500–2,000 words.
Other Works
Other formats of legal writing are welcome at the Board’s discretion. Scope of law.
02. Structure
Submit your manuscript as a Microsoft Word file (.doc or .docx). It should be concisely written, with illustrations placed at appropriate points; borders and decorative elements are not entertained anywhere in the text. A manuscript should ordinarily contain:
- Title
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Body / Analysis
- Conclusion
- References
03. Abstract and keywords
Every manuscript must carry a self-explanatory, brief and informative abstract. State your arguments, analysis and conclusions clearly, with proper authority to support them. A conclusion is desirable and should draw together the objectives set out in the introduction.
04. Citation
Use a uniform, consistent method of citation throughout; the Bluebook is recommended for legal writing. Whichever style you choose, apply it consistently across the body and the footnotes.
05. Formatting
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| File format | .doc / .docx |
| Body font | Times New Roman, 12 pt |
| Body spacing | 1.5 lines |
| Footnotes | Times New Roman, 10 pt |
| Footnote spacing | 1.0 line |
| Word count | Excludes footnotes |
| Co-authors | Up to 4 |
| Citation | Uniform (Bluebook recommended) |
Word limits are exclusive of footnotes and vary by category (see above).
06. Key requirements
- Original & unpublished. The work must be your own and not published or under review elsewhere.
- Author details. Provide the proper names, affiliations and email addresses of all authors. Co-authorship is permitted up to a maximum of four authors.
- No plagiarism. IJLSI does not entertain plagiarism in any form. Submissions are screened (Turnitin / iThenticate); plagiarised papers are rejected.
07. How to submit
Upload your manuscript and abstract through the online portal and track it from desk to publication. You receive a Manuscript ID instantly. For queries, write to submission@ijlsi.com.