The International Journal of Research in Law (IJRL) invites original and unpublished manuscripts for Volume 12, Issue 1 (2026). Researchers, academicians, legal professionals, judges, and law students are encouraged to contribute scholarly work across all areas of law.
The last date to submit manuscripts is July 15, 2026.
About the International Journal of Research in Law (IJRL)
The International Journal of Research in Law (IJRL) is an independent, peer-reviewed academic law journal dedicated to promoting high-quality legal research and scholarly writing. The journal serves as a platform for academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, judges, policy researchers, and students to engage with contemporary legal issues and emerging developments in law.
IJRL follows a double-blind peer review process and adheres to recognized standards of academic integrity, originality, and ethical publishing. It welcomes analytical, doctrinal, comparative, and interdisciplinary legal research while encouraging independent legal reasoning and clarity of expression.
The journal is published quarterly in print format.
About the Call for Papers
The Editorial Board of IJRL is inviting original and unpublished manuscripts for its forthcoming issue. The journal seeks scholarly contributions that critically examine legal principles, statutes, judicial precedents, policy developments, and contemporary issues across diverse branches of law.
Authors must ensure that the submitted manuscript represents their original intellectual work and has not been published or submitted simultaneously to any other journal or publication platform.
Theme
Open Theme (All Areas of Law)
Submissions are welcome on any legal topic across national, international, comparative, or interdisciplinary fields of law.
Categories for Submission
Authors may submit manuscripts under any of the following categories:
- Articles
- Short Notes
- Case Commentaries
- Book Reviews
Word Limit
| Category | Word Limit (Including Footnotes) |
|---|---|
| Articles | 3,000–5,000 words |
| Short Notes | 2,000–3,000 words |
| Case Commentaries | 1,000–3,000 words |
| Book Reviews | 1,000–2,000 words |
The Editorial Board reserves the right to relax the prescribed word limit in appropriate cases.
Eligibility
The call for papers is open to:
- Academicians
- Researchers
- Legal Practitioners
- Judges
- Policy Researchers
- Ph.D. Scholars
- Postgraduate Students
- Undergraduate Law Students
- Anyone interested in legal research
Co-authorship is permitted for a maximum of three authors.
Submission Guidelines
Authors are requested to comply with the following requirements:
- Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
- Submissions should be in MS Word (.doc/.docx) format.
- Any uniform citation style may be used, provided consistency is maintained throughout the manuscript.
- The manuscript must be anonymized to facilitate the double-blind peer review process.
- A separate cover page containing the author's name, affiliation (if applicable), and contact details must be submitted.
Submission Process
Authors should submit their manuscripts via email.
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line:
Submission for IJRL – [Category of Submission]
Publication Fee
Submission Fee
There is no submission fee.
Processing Fee (Payable Only After Acceptance)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single Author | ₹1,000 |
| Two Authors | ₹1,200 |
| Three Authors | ₹1,500 |
Printed Copy (Optional)
Authors wishing to receive a printed copy of the journal may obtain one by paying ₹850 per copy, inclusive of printing and dispatch charges.
Important Date
Submission Deadline: July 15, 2026
Contact Details
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ijlr.co.in/
Phone: +91-9752552301