Call for Papers | PURCL Student Law Journal | Volume 4 | Issue 1 | July–December 2026 | Panjab University Regional Centre | Ludhiana | Submit by 30 November 2026

Call for Papers | PURCL Student Law Journal | Volume 4 | Issue 1 | July–December 2026 | Panjab University Regional Centre | Ludhiana | Submit by 30 November 2026

Call for Papers: PURCL Student Law Journal, Volume 4, Issue 1 (July–December 2026)

The PURCL Student Law Journal (PSLJ), published by the University Institute of Laws (UIL), Panjab University Regional Centre (PURC), Ludhiana, has invited submissions for Volume 4, Issue 1 (July–December 2026). The Journal is a peer-reviewed biannual publication that provides students and scholars with a platform to publish original legal research and contribute to contemporary academic discourse on legal and socio-legal issues.

About the Journal

The PURCL Student Law Journal aims to promote legal scholarship, research, critical thinking, and academic writing among students and young researchers. The Journal encourages contributions on diverse areas of law and interdisciplinary topics with a legal perspective.

The publication serves as a valuable platform for students to engage with current legal debates, improve research and citation skills, and build a strong academic publication record.

Eligibility

Submissions are invited from:

• Undergraduate Students
• Postgraduate Students
• Research Scholars
• Full-time Doctoral Candidates
• Students from any discipline with a legal research perspective

Themes

The Journal accepts submissions on all areas of law, including but not limited to:

• Constitutional Law
• Business Law
• Law of Contract
• Criminal Law
• Corporate Law
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Intellectual Property Law
• Labour Law
• Cyber Law
• Environmental Law
• Human Rights Law
• Contemporary Legal and Socio-Legal Issues

Categories of Submissions

Long Articles: 4,000–5,000 words

Short Notes: 3,000–4,000 words

Case Comments / Legislative Comments: 1,500–3,000 words

Book Reviews: 1,000–2,000 words

All word limits are exclusive of footnotes.

Key Submission Requirements

• Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
• Co-authorship is permitted for a maximum of two authors.
• Each submission must contain an abstract of up to 300 words and six keywords.
• A Turnitin plagiarism report showing a similarity index below 10% is mandatory.
• Authors must ensure complete anonymity of the manuscript.
• No AI-generated content is permitted.
• Only one manuscript per author will be considered for review.

Formatting Guidelines

• Font: Times New Roman
• Main Text: 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing
• Footnotes: 10 pt, single spacing
• Title: Times New Roman, 16 pt, bold
• Headings: Times New Roman, 14 pt, bold, center aligned
• Sub-headings: Times New Roman, 12 pt, bold
• Citation Style: Indian Law Institute (ILI) Citation Format

Publication Fee

The Journal does not charge any fee for submission, review, or publication.

Submission Process

Authors must submit:

• Manuscript in editable Word format (.doc/.docx)
• Covering Letter containing author details and declaration of originality
• Turnitin Plagiarism Report (below 10% similarity index)

Submissions are to be made exclusively through the official journal website after creating an author account and completing the online submission process.

Important Checklist

Before submission, authors must ensure that:

• The work is original and not submitted elsewhere.
• All sources and references are accurate.
• No AI-generated content or references have been used.
• Necessary permissions for third-party materials have been obtained.
• Tables and figures are properly numbered and labelled.

Deadline

📅 Last Date for Submission: 30 November 2026

Contact Details

📧 Email: purcl.slj@gmail.com

The PURCL Student Law Journal presents an excellent opportunity for law students, research scholars, and young academics to publish their work in a peer-reviewed journal and contribute to contemporary legal scholarship across a broad range of legal disciplines.

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