Introduction
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur is inviting submissions for Volume XII, Issue I (2026) of its peer-reviewed publication, The Journal of Law and Social Sciences (HNLU JLSS). This is an established academic journal that provides legal scholars, researchers, practitioners, and academicians a platform to engage with contemporary legal and socio-political issues. Submissions are accepted at no charge.
About the Organisation
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, is a leading National Law University established under the Chhattisgarh Act No. 17 of 2003. Recognised for its strong academic programmes, research culture, and contribution to legal scholarship, HNLU is a prominent member of the National Law Schools system. The Journal of Law and Social Sciences is one of its flagship academic publications, promoting interdisciplinary legal discourse.
About the Opportunity
The HNLU JLSS invites original, unpublished scholarly contributions across a wide range of legal and socio-political themes. There is no specific thematic restriction for this volume — submissions engaging with any contemporary legal issue of relevance are welcomed. The journal accepts multiple submission categories to accommodate different research formats.
Featured Highlights
- Organisation: HNLU, Raipur
- Journal: Journal of Law and Social Sciences (HNLU JLSS)
- Volume/Issue: Volume XII, Issue I, 2026
- Mode: Online Submission
- Eligibility: Academicians, research scholars, lawyers, legal experts
- Submission Fee: None
- Deadline: July 5, 2026
Eligibility
Open to academicians, legal scholars, practising lawyers, research scholars, and domain experts. Original, previously unpublished submissions only.
Submission Categories and Word Limits
| Category | Word Limit (incl. footnotes) |
| Articles | 5,000 – 10,000 words |
| Essays | 3,000 – 5,000 words |
| Case Notes / Legislative Commentaries | 2,000 – 7,000 words |
Submission Guidelines
- File format: .doc or .docx submitted via Google Form
- File naming: Author Name_Title of Submission
- Font: Times New Roman, 12pt (main text), 10pt (footnotes)
- Line spacing: 1.5 (main text), 1.0 (footnotes)
- Citation style: Latest Bluebook edition
- Headings: Bold, numbered (1, 1.1, 1.2, etc.)
- Abstract: Maximum 250 words with 7–10 keywords
How to Submit
Submit via the official Google Form:
🔗 https://forms.gle/1WCmNw3vMbkDz18T9
Important Dates
| Submission Deadline | July 5, 2026 |
Why You Should Submit
Publishing in a peer-reviewed National Law University journal carries significant academic credibility. HNLU JLSS is an established publication with a broad readership in the legal academic community. With no submission fee and a flexible thematic scope, this is an accessible and high-value publishing opportunity for researchers, faculty, and practising lawyers looking to contribute to legal scholarship.
