Call for Papers | South Asian Journal of Law & Policy (SAJLP) | Submit by 20th Feb 2026

Call for Papers | South Asian Journal of Law & Policy (SAJLP) | Submit by 20th Feb 2026

About Journal:

The South Asian Journal of Law & Policy (SAJLP) is an open-access platform committed to advancing innovative socio-legal scholarship with a particular focus on South Asia. As a non-profit, single-blind, peer-reviewed journal, SAJLP offers a rigorous forum for independent thinkers, legal practitioners, jurists, economists, and emerging researchers to share original research and thought-provoking insights. By embracing diverse perspectives and contemporary methodologies, SAJLP seeks to influence the future of law and policy in South Asia and beyond. The journal is published by the Commonwealth Law & Policy Research Consortium (CLPRC), an independent academic initiative and collaborative network established by international PhD alumni of the Faculty of Law, University of Pécs, Hungary. CLPRC is committed to advancing scholarly dialogue and research on law and policy, especially across Commonwealth jurisdictions. The Consortium operates autonomously and is not affiliated with the Commonwealth of Nations or its Secretariat.

Call for Papers:

The South Asian Journal of Law & Policy (ISSN: 2616-8197) invites submissions for its forthcoming volume. SAJLP is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal committed to advancing socio-legal scholarship with a particular focus on South Asia. We welcome original research, critical analyses, and scholarly contributions that engage with contemporary legal and policy challenges in South Asia and beyond.

Themes:

✅ International Law & Regional Cooperation
✅ Human Rights and Social Justice
✅ Migration, Refugees & Statelessness
✅ Climate Change and Environmental Law
✅ Public Policy, Governance & Legal Reforms
✅ Emerging Issues in International Law

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline: 20 February 2026
• Evaluation Notice: 20 June 2026
• Revision & Resubmission: 10 July 2026
• Acceptance Notification: 15 July 2026
• Publication: 20 July 2026

Article Types:

• Research Paper: Must not be more than 10,000 words, including tables, charts, diagrams, graphs, and references.
• Review/ Analysis/ Article: Must be between 3000 – 5,000 words, including tables, charts, diagrams, graphs, and references.
• Thematic Discussion/ Case Notes/ Commentary: Must be between 2000 – 3000 words.
• Book Review: The desirable length for book reviews is up to 2,000 words.
• Conference Proceeding: Conference proceedings may be published as a special issue; however, the review process will be the same as for any other article.

Manuscript Preparation:

The author must prepare the manuscript in accordance with the prescribed format (SAJLP Template) in MS Word format (Font: Times New Roman, Size: 12, Line Spacing: 1.5, Format: docx). No PDF or LaTeX format will be accepted. The manuscript must include the following:

• Author Page – include the title, author’s name, institutional email (preferred) or personal email, contact number, ORCID ID, academic degrees, current affiliations/professions with the details of their respective institution.
• Main Body – include the title, abstract not exceeding 300 words, 4-6 keywords, introduction, research methodology, discussion, results, and a conclusion. The Chicago referencing style has to be maintained for citations. No “in-text” citation allowed; use footnotes instead.
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS – This section must be included at the end of the conclusion, where you include all contributors who do not meet the criteria for authorship. Per ICMJE recommendations, it is best practice to obtain consent from non-author contributors whom you are acknowledging in your manuscript. If this section does not apply to your submission, you must still include the heading and state ‘Not applicable’ underneath.
• STATEMENTS AND DECLARATIONS – This section must be included after the ‘Acknowledgements’ section, where the author has to disclose the ethical consideration(s), including the usage of Artificial Intelligence, declaration of conflicting interest(s), funding statement, and data availability statement(s). If this section does not apply to your submission, you must still include the heading and state ‘Not applicable’ underneath.
• FUNDING  – Disclosure of funding sources is mandatory. If this section does not apply to your submission, you must still include the heading and state – “The authors received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article”.
• Bibliography  – Include the bibliography by following the Chicago referencing style.

Article Processing Fee (APC):

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publishing within this journal is currently $300 (*in 2024). This fee covers all publication costs, including the editorial process, web hosting, indexing, marketing, archiving, etc., and ensures that all of the content is fully open access. This approach maximizes the potential readership of publications and allows the journal to be run sustainably. Many institutions have funds available to support open-access publications; therefore, we ask the authors to contact their department and institutional library, along with their funding body (if applicable), to check whether open-access publication fees are available to them.

Waivers are also available for authors who can adequately demonstrate financial need. To avail of that waiver, please write a formal request to the Editor-in-Chief. For details, please check the “Flow Chart of the Editorial Process” section under the “Submission & Review Process” heading.

Important Information for the Author:

SAJLP is committed to advancing socio-legal scholarship by embracing diverse perspectives and contemporary methodologies, with the aim of shaping the future of law and policy in South Asia and beyond.

Submission Criteria:
All manuscripts are evaluated based on relevance, academic quality, and adherence to the journal’s style and formatting guidelines. Submissions that do not comply with the Manuscript Preparation Guidelines will be rejected without review.

Peer Review Process:
Promising submissions undergo a single-blind peer review by two independent experts in the relevant field. In this process, reviewers are aware of the authors’ identities, while authors remain unaware of the reviewers’ identities. The Editor-in-Chief first checks originality using Turnitin before forwarding the manuscript to reviewers. The review process typically takes 8–10 weeks from the date of submission, and authors will be notified of the decision accordingly.

Copyright and Compliance:
By submitting a manuscript, authors agree to comply with SAJLP’s copyright and privacy policies.

Advertising and Marketing Policy:
SAJLP may feature promotional materials related to partner activities or the advancement of sustainable development goals, subject to approval by the Editors. Revenue from advertising is used exclusively to cover operational costs and support the journal’s growth. Advertisers have no influence over editorial decisions. The journal may also engage in direct marketing activities, approved by the Editors, to share information about SAJLP and its mission. All marketing efforts respect privacy, avoid intrusive practices, and adhere to ethical standards and applicable laws.

Submission:

Submit the manuscript in the required format (check the author guidelines) to editor@sajlp.org, with a cc to editor.sajlp@gmail.com and sajlp.repository@gmail.com.

Contact Details:

• Principal Contact: Editorial Team, editor@sajlp.org, with a cc to editor.sajlp@gmail.com.
• Support/Complaint: Management & Policy Chief, editor@sajlp.org, with a cc to aditya.oikya@gmail.com and editor.sajlp@gmail.com.

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