Call for Papers: IILS Law Review Volume X Issue II | Indian Institute of Legal Studies Darjeeling

IILS Darjeeling is inviting research articles for the upcoming issue of its journal IILS Law Review. Scroll down for more details!

Update: 2024-09-05 15:54 GMT

Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Darjeeling is soliciting research Articles, Notes, Comments, and Book Reviews for its Journal IILS Law Review Volume X Issue II.

About the Institution

The Indian Institute of Legal Studies was established in the year 2010. Acknowledged as one of the best law colleges in India, Indian Institute of Legal Studies is settled in the cradle of the quaint Himalayas and picturesque surroundings assimilating nature and education, a combination which is a rarity in itself. The institute offers 5 Year and 3 Year Integrated Degree course in Law, 2 Year LL.M Program and Masters of Arts in Public Administration and Governance. The Indian Institute of Legal Studies is affiliated to the University of North Bengal, accredited by NAAC and is recognized by the Bar Council of India and approved by the University Grants Commission, under Sections 2(f) & 12(B) of the Act of 1956.

About the Journal

A cardinal requirement of an academic life is the requirement of a platform for exchange of intellectual ideas and expression of opinions. Indian Institute of Legal Studies has provided such a platform in the form of IILS Law Review having an ISSN Number 2320-5318. It is a peer reviewed journal acclaimed for original ideas and academic honesty. The Journal is currently soliciting submissions for Volume X, Issue II (September) 2024.

It focuses on issues related to various aspects of laws and emerging trends of socio-legal issues. We welcome submissions from academicians, practitioners, students, researchers and experts from within the intellectual and scholastic society. We have a strong preference for articles that assert and defend a well-reasoned position. Submissions can be in the form of Articles, Notes, Comments and Book review.

Nature of Contributions

  • Articles: An article must conduct a complete analysis of the area of law, which the author seeks to highlight. It must contain a comprehensive study of the existing law with the suggestions and conclusions of the Author. Word Limit being 4,000 to 6,000 words.
  • Notes: A note is a relatively concise form of an argument advanced by the author. The focus of a note should be on a relatively new debate or controversy regarding the interpretation or implementation in the law. Notes shall primarily highlight contemporary issues, which need to be addressed, and the authors are expected to offer a solution. The maximum word limit for a manuscript in the form of note is 2,500 words.
  • Comments: A comment is where the author may decide to critique any recent/landmark judicial pronouncement or any recent legislation or bill before the Parliament or State Legislature. The word limit for a comment is 2,500 words.
  • Book Review: A Book Review is where the author identifies the central idea of the book, gives the reader indication of the author’s style, approach, or premises, and then offers an overall evaluation adding suggestions and latest amendments to the given laws in the book. The word limit is from 1800-2000 words.

Important Dates

Last date for Full Paper submission: 22nd September 2024 (In addition to the Paper, each submission should contain a separate file containing the following information: -The topic of the Article, The Author’s name, A short (one-page) CV of the author, contact details including e-mail address, phone number and postal address.)

Intimation of the selection of Paper: 3rd October 2024.

Submission Guidelines

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  • Font Size: 12 pt
  • Line Spacing: 1.5
  • Alignment: Justified
  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides

Title and Headings

  • Main Title:
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  • Font Size: 14 pt
  • Alignment: Centred
  • Bold: Yes
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Review Process

  • All submissions will be blind peer-reviewed. Authors may be required to make revisions based on the reviewers’ comments.
  • The review process may take 6-8 weeks. Authors will be notified of the acceptance, rejection, or need for revision of their manuscript.

Co-Author Guidelines

  • Number of Co-Authors: A manuscript may have up to two co-authors.
  • Contribution: Each co-author must have significantly contributed to the research and writing of the manuscript.
  • Corresponding Author: One author must be designated as the corresponding author who will handle all correspondence with the journal. (to be mentioned in the declaration form)

Plagiarism Policy

  • Plagiarism is allowed to 10%. Any form of plagiarism beyond this will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript.
  • The authors are to send a plagiarism report along with the manuscript and declaration.
Submissions are to be made to email iils.lawreview.5318@gmail.com with Subject Line: “Submission for IILS Law Review (Vol. X, Issue II)

Disclaimer

The College shall be the sole copyright owner of all the published materials. Apart from fair dealing for the purposes of research, private study of criticism, no part of this issue of Journal may be copied, adapted, abridged, translated, stored in any retrieval system, computer system, photographic or other system or reproduced in any form by means whether electronic, mechanical, digital, optical, photographic, or otherwise without prior written permission from the publisher/editors.

The editors, publishers, and printers do not own any responsibility for the views expressed by the contributors and for the errors, if any, in the information contained in the Journal.

Contact

For Queries drop an email at iils.lawreview.5318@gmail.com.

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