Call for Papers: MNLU Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Student Law Review (Volume IV, 2025). Submission Deadline: 31st December 2025.

About the Organizers:

Maharashtra National Law University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (MNLU-CS) is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for Volume IV (2025) of its flagship journal, the MNLU-CS Student Law Review (SLR).

The SLR is a student-run, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal that provides a platform for critical engagement with contemporary legal issues. It is designed to encourage original, interdisciplinary scholarship and to foster a culture of academic debate and innovation among law students, researchers, and young professionals.

About the Journal:

Annual Publication: Published once a year in both print and open-access online formats.
Editorial Independence: Managed by the Student Editorial Board under faculty guidance.
Scope: Covers national and international legal issues, with an emphasis on emerging areas of law and policy.
Objective: To bridge the gap between academic research and practical legal discourse, making scholarship accessible to both the legal community and the wider public.

Categories of Submissions:

The Editorial Board invites contributions in the following categories:

Category	Word Limit	Description
Research Articles	4,000–8,000	In-depth analysis of contemporary legal issues
Case Comments	2,500–5,000	Critical examination of recent landmark judgments
Legislative Comments	2,000–4,000	Analysis of new or proposed legislation
Short Articles/Notes	2,000–4,000	Focused discussion on niche or emerging issues
Book/Article Reviews	1,500–3,000	Reviews of recent scholarly works

Each submission must include:

Abstract (max. 250 words)
Five Keywords

Theme:

The journal welcomes submissions on any contemporary legal issue of national or international relevance. Interdisciplinary approaches that connect law with economics, technology, sociology, or political science are especially encouraged.

Timeline:

Call for Papers Released: October 9, 2025
Submission Deadline: December 31, 2025
Stage I Review (Editorial Screening): By February 15, 2026
Stage II Review (Double-Blind Peer Review): By April 15, 2026
Final Publication: April 30, 2026

Submission Guidelines:

Originality: Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Co-authorship: Maximum of two authors permitted.
Citation Style: Bluebook, 20th Edition + MNLU-CS Style Sheet.
Formatting: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing.
Plagiarism Policy: Strict adherence — more than 10% similarity or 10% AI-generated content will result in rejection.
Review Process: Rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure academic integrity.
For detailed formatting and citation requirements, please refer to the Editorial Policy & Style Sheet.

EDITORIAL POLICY

Submission Process:

Submissions must be made exclusively via the official Google Form.
Only .docx files will be accepted.
Submissions via email or other platforms will not be considered.

GOOGLE FORM

Contact Details:

For queries, please reach out to the Managing Editors:

Email: studentlawreview@mnlua.ac.in

For More Information and Details:

SLR-CfP-2025-26-1 (1)Download

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