Call for Papers: International Journal of Law, Culture and Society (IJLCS) [Volume I – Issue II (Oct–Dec 2025)]: Submit by Dec 20

03 Dec 2025

Categories: Call for Papers

About IJLCS

The International Journal of Law, Culture and Society (IJLCS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal established by distinguished alumni and students of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU).

IJLCS advances scholarship that examines how legal norms interact with cultural values, social change, technological transformation, and global governance. The journal is published quarterly and adheres to COPE ethical guidelines, strict plagiarism standards, and a double-blind peer-review process.

Suggested Themes

(Non-exhaustive—authors may submit on any theme within the journal’s broad scope)

Comparative and International Law
Culture and Society
Human Rights & Social Justice
Technology, Media & Society
Environmental & Sustainability Law
Criminal Justice & Criminology
Legal Philosophy & Jurisprudence

Authors may also submit work on other relevant themes.

Categories of Submission

Research Articles: 4,000–8,000 words
Case Notes / Legislative Reviews: 2,000–4,000 words
Book Reviews: 1,500–3,000 words
Short Commentaries: Up to 2,000 words

Submission Guidelines

Originality & Plagiarism

Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
Similarity must be below 15% (excluding references).

Formatting Requirements

File: MS Word (.docx)
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
Line spacing: 1.5
Margins: 1 inch
Consistent numbered headings

Citation Style

Harvard Bluebook (20th Edition)

Abstract & Keywords

250–300 word abstract
Five keywords

Submission Procedure

Authors may submit via the official Google Form attached at the end of the post Or via email: submissions.ijlcs@gmail.com Subject line: “Submission – IJLCS [Article Title] – Volume I Issue II”

Each submission must include:

Anonymised manuscript
Title page with author details
Abstract + keywords
Declaration of originality

Review Process

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a double-blind peer review. Final decisions are typically communicated within 2-3 weeks of submission.