Call for Blogs by FairLex: Submissions of Rolling Basis!

About the Organiser

FairLex is an emerging legal platform built for thinkers, writers, and changemakers in law. It aims to bring together students, researchers, academicians, and practitioners to share sharp insights, publish impactful articles, and engage in meaningful discussions on contemporary legal and policy issues.

With a focus on research-driven and analytical content—from case commentaries to policy analysis—FairLex creates a space where ideas don’t just exist, but influence.

About the Opportunity

FairLex is inviting submissions for its blog on a rolling basis. The platform seeks original, analytical, and well-researched articles on a wide range of contemporary legal issues. Submissions may engage with recent judicial developments, legislative changes, policy debates, or broader socio-legal concerns.

Categories of Submissions

• Analytical Essays (1500–2000 words): In-depth research and detailed analysis
• Case Comments / Legislative Notes (1200–1500 words): Focused analysis of judgments or legal developments
• Opinion Pieces (800–1200 words): Concise insights on current legal issues

Themes

Submissions may broadly fall under the following themes:

• Case Commentaries: Analysis of recent judgments from the Supreme Court, High Courts, Tribunals, and international courts
• Legislative & Policy Analysis: Examination of new laws, amendments, and policy developments
• Contemporary Legal Issues: Critical reflections on emerging legal debates and recent rulings
• Practice & Procedure: Insights into civil procedure, criminal procedure, evidence law, and litigation practice
• ADR & Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and alternative dispute mechanisms
• Law & Society: Socio-legal perspectives including gender justice, minority rights, constitutional values, and access to justice

Note: These themes are indicative and not exhaustive. All submissions must be analytical rather than merely descriptive.

Eligibility

The opportunity is open to law students, academicians, researchers, and legal practitioners.

Location

Online (Submissions accepted from anywhere)

Submission Procedure

• Submissions must be original and unpublished
• Co-authorship is permitted
• Manuscripts must be submitted in .doc or .docx format
• A plagiarism report (Turnitin or equivalent) must be attached, with similarity not exceeding 15% (excluding references and properly cited quotations)
• The subject line of the submission email should be: “Title of the Blog”
• The email must include the author’s name, designation/year of study, institutional affiliation, email ID, and contact number

Submissions should be sent to: editorialboardfairlexfairlex@gmail.com

Formatting Guidelines

• Font: Times New Roman, Size 12
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Paragraph Spacing: 6 pt before and after
• Title must be bold and underlined (sentence case)
• Headings: Heading 2 in bold, Heading 3 underlined
• Citations: Hyperlinks preferred; endnotes in Bluebook (22nd edition) style where necessary

Fee Details

No submission or publication fee.

Deadlines

Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Contact

For any queries, please contact:

Rayyan Hashmi
Outreach Head, FairLex
Phone: +91 80578 72488
Email: hashmirayyan09@gmail.com