Submission Guidelines

  1. Long articles and short articles must include an abstract.
  2. A maximum of three authors is permitted for all submission categories.
  3. All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review by any other journal.
  4. Any instance of plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification from publication in JLRA.

FORMAT:

Submissions should be in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

  • Language: English only.
  • Font & Spacing:
  • Main Text: Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5 line spacing.
  • Footnotes: Times New Roman, Size 10, single-line spacing.  ‘
  • Margins: 1-inch margins on all sides.

Abstract: Each submission must include a 250–300-word abstract.

Keywords: Provide 4-6 relevant keywords.

COVER PAGE:

Include a separate cover page with the following details:

  1. Title of the submission.
  2. Author(s) name(s) and affiliation(s)
  3. Contact details
  4.  Acknowledgements (if any)

NOTE

  • The authors shall bear sole responsibility for any disputes arising from their manuscript, including issues related to copyright, defamation, objectionable content, or contempt, and will be liable for any resulting losses due to rights violations.
  • While adherence to word limits for each category is recommended, the journal may exercise flexibility based on the quality of the submission.

Citations and References Citation Style:

  • Bluebook (21st Edition) or ILI  format is mandatory.
  • Footnotes: Use footnotes for all references, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Submission Process

  • Email Submission: Send manuscripts to submissions.jlra@gmail.com
  • Subject Line: Mention “Submission for Journal of Legal Research and Analysis” in the email subject.
  • Review Timeline: Authors will receive confirmation upon submission and can expect a decision within 8–12 days.

     Peer Review Process

  • All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review to ensure academic integrity and impartiality.
  • Authors may be asked to revise their work based on reviewer feedback.

Originality and Plagiarism Policy

  • All submissions must be original and unpublished.
  • Manuscripts should not be under consideration by any other journal.
  • Submissions exceeding 15% plagiarism will be rejected or sent for revision.
  • Use of AI-generated content is strictly prohibited.