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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the guidelines and checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Guidelines

We invite submissions of original, unpublished manuscripts on a broad range of legal topics and allied research areas, including legal history and legal English.

Submission Types and their Section policy:

  • Articles: Submissions in this category should be original, in-depth analyses on pertinent legal issues, showcasing comprehensive research and a strong argument supported by authoritative sources. Articles should range between 5,000 to 10,000 words, including footnotes, and must adhere to the journal's formatting guidelines. We encourage the use of comparative perspectives and interdisciplinary approaches where appropriate.
  • Research Work/Academic Projects: We welcome high-quality research papers and academic projects from both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These submissions should demonstrate rigorous academic standards, with a word count of 4,000 to 8,000 words. Papers should provide novel insights or advancements in legal theory or practice and must include a clear methodology and substantial literature review.
  • Case Comments/Analyses: This section is dedicated to critical commentaries on recent or landmark court decisions. Submissions should be between 2,000 to 4,000 words and focus on the implications of the judgment, its legal reasoning, and its impact on future jurisprudence. Authors should provide a balanced analysis, highlighting both the strengths and potential weaknesses of the decision.
  • Case Reviews: We invite detailed reviews of significant cases that have influenced legal doctrines or practice. Reviews should be 3,000 to 5,000 words and provide a thorough examination of the case background, legal issues, judgment, and subsequent implications. Authors should strive to contextualize the case within the broader legal landscape.
  • Book Reviews: Submissions should critically evaluate recent publications in the field of law. Reviews should be between 1,500 to 3,000 words and offer a comprehensive assessment of the book's arguments, contributions to the field, and overall quality. We encourage reviewers to consider the book's relevance to current legal debates and its utility for practitioners, scholars, and students.
  • Translations: We accept translations of important legal texts that are not readily available in English. Translations should be accompanied by a brief commentary (1,000 to 2,000 words) explaining the significance of the text, its original context, and its relevance to contemporary legal issues. Translations must be accurate and faithful to the original language.
  • Essays: Essays should present thoughtful, concise arguments on pressing legal issues or theoretical questions. With a word limit of 3,000 to 5,000 words, essays should be provocative, well-reasoned, and supported by relevant legal sources. We welcome creative and innovative approaches to traditional legal topics.
  • Short Notes: These submissions should be brief, focused discussions on specific legal points or recent developments. Ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 words, short notes should offer clear, succinct analysis and highlight the practical implications for legal practitioners or scholars. They should be timely and address emerging trends or new legislation.
  • Critiques: We seek critical essays that challenge existing legal norms, theories, or practices. Critiques should be 2,500 to 4,000 words and provide a well-argued, critical perspective supported by solid research. Authors should aim to stimulate debate and propose alternative viewpoints or solutions to the issues discussed.

Abstract:

All submissions must be accompanied by an abstract of 250-500 words.

Co-Authorship:

Co-authorship is permitted for any submission type. Your submission can have any number of authors. Acknowledgement emails will be sent to all corresponding author only.

Certificate of Publication:

Each author will receive a separate publication e-certificate post the publication of their manuscript. We do not provide hard copies of certificate.

Citation Method:

  • Harvard (Author-Date) citation style is preferred. However, you are free to use any citation style that you are comfortable with. 

Word Limit & Format:

  • All submissions must be accompanied by an abstract.
  • Font Style: Book Antiqua
  • Font size: 10 pt. for Content & 8p pt. for footnote/endnote/bibliography
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Word limits: refer to the section policy above
  • MS Word format is required.

Double-Blind Open Peer Review:

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring accurate references and citations. Submissions must not infringe copyright or be defamatory, obscene, or unlawful.
  • Authors will hold the copyright of published work under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license. 
  • The publisher reserves the right to publish submissions on its websites, partner websites, and indexing services. Author attribution will be provided.
  • The Editorial Board and reviewers reserve the right to modify submissions to maintain quality standards.
  • The Board will notify authors of decisions and relevant information via email.

Plagiarism & AI Policy:

The Law Brigade Publishers is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity in our publications. This policy outlines our expectations regarding plagiarism and the use of AI-generated content in submitted manuscripts.

Plagiarism - Plagiarism is the act of presenting the work of another as one's own without proper attribution. This includes:

  • Verbatim copying of text without quotation marks and proper citation.
  • Paraphrasing content without proper attribution.
  • Mosaic plagiarism, where content from multiple sources is combined without proper citation.

The Law Brigade Publishers enforces a strict plagiarism policy. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 10% will be returned to the authors for revision and resubmission. Similarity will be determined through a plagiarism detection software.

AI-Generated Content - The Law Brigade Publishers has a zero-tolerance policy for AI-generated content in submitted manuscripts.

We believe that original research and critical analysis are fundamental to the advancement of legal scholarship. AI-generated content undermines these core principles and can potentially lead to the dissemination of inaccurate or misleading information.

Manuscript Review Process - Manuscripts that meet the following criteria will be forwarded to the peer-review process:

  • Plagiarism index of 10% or less
  • 0% AI-generated content

Manuscripts exceeding the plagiarism threshold or containing AI-generated content will be returned to the author(s) with specific details on the identified issues. Authors will be requested to revise their manuscript and resubmit it within a specified timeframe. Failure to resubmit a compliant manuscript within the designated time frame will result in rejection.

Appeals - Authors who disagree with a plagiarism or AI-content detection finding may submit a formal appeal. Appeals should be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief and explain the reasons for the disagreement.

The Law Brigade Publishers is committed to publishing high-quality, original research in the legal field. This policy aims to ensure the integrity of our publications and safeguard the scholarly contributions of our authors.

Please note: This policy is subject to change at any time. We encourage authors to review this policy before submitting a manuscript for publication.

We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Word Limit & Format:

  • All submissions must be accompanied by an abstract.
  • Font Style: Book Antiqua
  • Font size: 10 pt. for Content & 8p pt. for footnote/endnote/bibliography
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Word limits: refer to the section policy above
  • MS Word format is required.

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Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice for Authors Submitting Research Papers to Any Journal Operated by The Law Brigade Publishers

Copyright Ownership:

The Law Brigade Publishers respects the intellectual property rights of authors and supports the principles of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license. By submitting your research paper to any of the journals operated by The Law Brigade Publishers, you agree to the following copyright notice:

You, as the author, retain the copyright to your research paper.

By submitting your research paper to any of our journals, you grant The Law Brigade Publishers a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, and irrevocable right to publish, reproduce, distribute, display, and perform your paper and derivative works based on it under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

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By agreeing to this copyright notice, you authorize The Law Brigade Publishers to publish your research paper under the terms of the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, others are free to share, adapt, remix, transform, and build upon your work, even for commercial purposes, as long as they provide proper attribution and distribute the resulting work under the same license.

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Readers and other researchers must properly attribute authorship of the research paper to you as the original author.

When citing or referencing your research paper, it is necessary to provide attribution to the relevant journal of The Law Brigade Publishers as the original source of publication and to include a link to the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Any use or reproduction of your research paper, whether in whole or in part, must be accompanied by appropriate citations and acknowledgements to the journal where it was originally published and a clear indication that the work is licensed under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

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You warrant that you are the sole owner of the copyright in the research paper or have obtained all necessary permissions from the copyright owner(s) for the submission.

You affirm that the research paper is original, does not infringe any third-party rights, and has not been previously published in whole or in part elsewhere.

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The Law Brigade Publishers will attribute authorship of the research paper to you as the original author.

You acknowledge that the journal may make reasonable edits, changes, or corrections to the research paper for publication purposes without altering the substance of the work.

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When citing or referencing your research paper, readers and other researchers must acknowledge the relevant journal of The Law Brigade Publishers as the original source of publication.

Any use or reproduction of your research paper, whether in whole or in part, must be accompanied by appropriate citations and acknowledgements to the journal where it was originally published.

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You are responsible for ensuring that the research paper does not infringe upon the copyright, privacy, or other rights of any third party.

The Law Brigade Publishers disclaims any liability or responsibility for any copyright infringement or violation of third-party rights in the research paper.

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In the event of a proven copyright infringement or violation of third-party rights, The Law Brigade Publishers reserves the right to retract or remove the research paper from its publication.

By submitting your research paper to any journal operated by The Law Brigade Publishers, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this copyright notice. You affirm that you have the necessary rights, permissions, and authority to grant The Law Brigade Publishers the rights specified herein.

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