Call for Blogs | Centre for Jurisprudence and Legal Theory | NLIU Bhopal | Submissions on Rolling Basis!

Call for Blogs | Centre for Jurisprudence and Legal Theory | NLIU Bhopal | Submissions on Rolling Basis!

About CJLT:

The Centre for Jurisprudence and Legal Theory (CJLT) at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal, is dedicated to advancing scholarship in jurisprudence and foundational legal thought. The Centre works to dispel the notion that jurisprudence is abstract or inaccessible, instead presenting it as a discipline that is both intelligible and deeply relevant to contemporary legal inquiry.

CJLT’s mission is to simplify and amplify the study of jurisprudence, making its scope and objectives meaningful for students, researchers, and practitioners. It engages with philosophical and scientific perspectives that shape how law is understood, interpreted, and critiqued, while also exploring the gaps and silences within legal systems.

About NLIU Bhopal:

The National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, is among India’s earliest and most respected National Law Universities. Since its establishment, NLIU has been recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, rigorous legal education, and interdisciplinary research.

The university has nurtured a strong alumni network that has excelled in diverse fields including litigation, academia, public administration, and policy-making. NLIU regularly hosts seminars, workshops, and training programs on pressing legal issues, fostering dialogue across disciplines and industries. It is also home to several reputed journals that encourage contributions from students, professionals, and scholars, thereby sustaining a vibrant culture of legal research and discourse.

Call for Blogs:

The CJLT Blog provides a platform for analytical and conceptually grounded engagement with jurisprudence, legal theory, and related interdisciplinary inquiries. Submissions are encouraged that critically examine the nature, values, methods, and limits of law, while remaining accessible, clear, and theoretically robust.

Eligibility:

Contributions are invited from:

• Students of law and allied disciplines
• Researchers and academicians
• Legal practitioners and professionals

Submissions should demonstrate sound legal reasoning, clarity of thought, and relevance to jurisprudence and legal theory.

Themes:

Contributors may write on topics including, but not limited to:

• Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
• Why Jurisprudence Matters
• Analytical, Normative, and Critical Legal Theory
• Natural Law, Legal Positivism, Legal Realism, and Interpretivism
• Constitutional Theory and Rights Jurisprudence
• Philosophy of Law, Justice, and Morality
• Law and Philosophy (Ethics, Political Philosophy, Metaphysics, Epistemology)
• Law and Social Theory
• Indian traditions of jurisprudence (Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, Dharmashastra)
• Comparative Jurisprudence
• Interdisciplinary approaches to understanding law

(This list is illustrative; submissions aligned with CJLT’s objectives are welcome.)

Content Guidelines:

• Submissions must be original and unpublished.
• Accepted formats: articles, essays, opinions, case comments, conceptual notes, or theoretical reflections.
• The introduction should clearly state the central question, thesis, or conceptual issue.
• Writing must be analytical and argumentative, not merely descriptive.
• References to case law, statutes, books, journal articles, or philosophical texts must be properly cited.
• Citation Style: OSCOLA (4th Edition) for endnotes; hyperlinking may be used but must conform to OSCOLA standards.

Word Limit:

• Ideal length: 1,000–2,000 words (excluding endnotes).
• Titles should be concise, preferably not exceeding 10 words.

Submission Process:

• Submissions must be made via the designated Google Form (email submissions will not be considered).
• Authors must provide:
  • Full name
  • Institutional/professional affiliation and year of study (if applicable)
  • Link to an online profile (LinkedIn, SSRN, academia.edu, personal website, etc.)
• The Editorial Team reserves discretion to accept, reject, or request revisions.
• Review process typically takes 2–3 weeks; authors may seek updates via the official CJLT email if delayed.

Contact Details:

For queries, please write to: cjlt@nliu.ac.in

• Mr. Shaurya Chopra, Convener – shauryachopra.ballb@nliu.ac.in
• Dr. Ranjan Rai, Chairperson – ranjankumar@nliu.ac.in

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