Publishing your research early in your legal journey can set your CV apart from the crowd. If you have written a legal analysis, a case comment, or an article exploring modern socio-legal issues, an international academic platform is now accepting submissions.
The International Journal of Law Management & Humanities (IJLMH) has released a call for papers inviting submissions across law, management, and humanities. Authors can submit their work until October 25.
What Is The IJLMH Call For Papers?
IJLMH (ISSN: 2581-5369) is a bi-monthly, double-blind peer-reviewed open-access journal. Established in 2018, the journal is ISO 9001:2015 certified and features an international editorial board spanning India, France, Indonesia, Cameroon, and other countries.
The journal welcomes scholarly works including research papers, short notes, case comments, book reviews, and analytical articles. Remarkably, past publications from IJLMH have even been cited by judicial benches, including a citation in a judgment by the Hon’ble Delhi High Court.
The journal is indexed in over 30 international and national databases, such as HeinOnline, Manupatra, and Google Scholar. Furthermore, its digital records are catalogued across more than 1,000 global university libraries, including Harvard, Oxford, and Stanford.
Who Can Submit?
The call for papers operates without a fixed theme, meaning any original work touching upon law, management, or humanities is eligible. Submissions are open to:
- Law students pursuing 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programmes
- Postgraduate LL.M. candidates and Ph.D. research scholars
- Academicians, professors, and university faculties
- Advocates, judges, and legal professionals from any jurisdiction
Co-authorship is allowed up to a maximum of four authors per submission.
Categories And Word Limits
IJLMH accepts papers under several distinct formats. Word counts are calculated excluding footnotes:
- Research Papers: 3,000 to 7,000 words
- Articles: 1,500 to 3,000 words
- Book Reviews: 1,500 to 2,000 words
- Short Notes & Case Comments: 1,000 to 2,000 words
Every paper must be accompanied by an abstract of up to 300 words. Footnotes and citations must strictly follow the Bluebook 21st Edition format.
Submission Guidelines You Must Follow
Maintaining academic integrity is essential for successful peer review. Authors should follow these mandatory criteria:
- Originality: All submissions must be completely original and free from plagiarism. Turnitin or DrillBit screening is conducted prior to review.
- No Simultaneous Submissions: Your paper must not be under review with any other journal, seminar, or publisher.
- Blind Review Anonymity: The manuscript document must not reveal the author’s name, college, or contact details anywhere within the body text or headers.
- Format: Submissions must be uploaded in .doc or .docx format. PDF files are not accepted.
- Language: Submissions are accepted only in English.
Publication Charges And What You Get
Submitting a manuscript to IJLMH is completely free. There are no submission fees or review charges. Manuscript processing charges apply only after a paper successfully clears peer review and is formally accepted.
The fee structure after acceptance is categorized by author count:
- 1 to 2 Authors: ₹1,299 (Indian authors) / $30 (International authors)
- 3 Authors: ₹1,650 (Indian authors) / $40 (International authors)
- 4 Authors: ₹2,000 (Indian authors) / $50 (International authors)
This fee covers open-access publication, a genuine and permanent Crossref Digital Object Identifier (DOI) assigned at no extra charge, and individual digital publication certificates (e-certificates) for each co-author.
How To Apply Step-By-Step
Submitting your manuscript can be completed through the journal’s official channels:
- Prepare your manuscript in Microsoft Word format, ensuring all author identifiers are removed from the document.
- Include an abstract of up to 300 words at the beginning of the file.
- Access the submission portal directly through the official notification link.
- Fill out the author information in the web form and upload your manuscript.
- If you face difficulties on the portal, submissions can be emailed directly to submission@ijlmh.com with the subject line “Submission of Research Paper, Volume 9 Issue 5”, along with a separate cover letter detailing author credentials.
- You can track the progress of your paper online via the journal’s tracking portal.
Why Publishing Matters For Your Legal Career
Building a solid research portfolio demonstrates strong analytical ability, thorough research skills, and dedication to the law. Whether you are applying for judicial clerkships, corporate legal roles, master’s programs abroad, or academic fellowships, peer-reviewed publications indexed in global repositories provide verifiable proof of your legal acumen.
Make sure your manuscript is thoroughly edited, properly formatted according to the Bluebook citation method, and submitted before the deadline on October 25.
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