Call For Papers: NLIU-CRIL Journal Of International Law And Policy, Volume IV [Submit By 15th Dec]

The National Law Institute University is a premier law school, and a centre for research located in Bhopal, India. Established in 1997 by the State of Madhya Pradesh, it is one of the first three law schools to have been established under the National Law University system. Since its inception, NLIU has earned a reputation as a premier institution providing quality legal education and engaging in research in cutting-edge areas of law. In its journey, the university has carved out a niche for itself in terms of academic excellence and the successful placement of its students.

The Centre for Research in International Law is a student run body at the National Law Institute University, which was established with an aim to increase awareness of international law and policy among students. It seeks to ensure an active and inclusive atmosphere, in collaboration with various esteemed organizations wherein an interface between like-minded students and the extensive area of international law is created. Since its inception, CRIL has, in its endeavours to promote International law, organised several lectures, panel discussions and conferences. The Centre has had the opportunity of providing a platform to debate and discuss prevalent international issues with eminent personalities.

The NLIU-CRIL Journal of International Law and Policy

The NLIU-CRIL Journal of International Law and Policy is an annual double-blind peer reviewed Journal. It is a comprehensive publication that features articles covering a diverse array of themes in the field of international law. Its content spans from international criminal and humanitarian law to trade law and state responsibility. This journal serves as a valuable resource for academics, legal professionals, and policymakers interested in a wide range of international legal issues and global policy matters.

Submission Categories & Requirements

• The manuscripts may be submitted in the following manner (the below mentioned word limit is exclusive of the footnotes):

a. Long Article: 5000 – 8000 words;

b. Short Article: 3000 – 5000 words;

c. Case Note / Case Study: 1500 – 3000 words;

d. Book reviews: 1000 – 2000 words.

• Co-authorship up to a maximum of two authors is permitted.
• All manuscripts submitted must be original and unpublished. Plagiarism of content as well as that of an idea would lead to a direct rejection of the manuscript. The author(s) of the manuscript bear the responsibility of authorities, facts, or views instated in the manuscript.
• The Executive Board of CRIL may, at its sole discretion, allow for manuscripts which do not substantially deviate from the given word limits to be considered for publication.

Submission Guidelines

• Authors are encouraged to visit the CRIL Website (https://cril.nliu.ac.in/nliu-cril-journal-of- international-law-and-policy-volume-iv/) for detailed submission guidelines.
• The submitted document must include an abstract of 250-300 words in the beginning, highlighting the structure and the essence of the manuscript. The abstract is exclusive of the word limit of the manuscript.
• Title of the manuscript should be formatted to Times New Roman, Bold, Font Size 16, with 1.5 line spacing, all caps, and a center alignment.
• The main body of the manuscript should be formatted to Times New Roman, Font Size 12, with 1.5 line spacing, have 1-inch margin on all sides, and a justified alignment.
• The footnotes should be formatted to Times New Roman, Font Size 10, with 1.0 line spacing, and a justified alignment.

Citation Standard

The footnotes must adhere to the standards of the Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (4th ed., 2012) (OSCOLA 4th edition).

The authors are discouraged from using speaking or substantive footnotes.

Use of endnotes or hyperlinks would not be accepted.

How to Submit?

Submissions must only be made through a google form, which can be accessed at https://forms.gle/smtDYfNk4uSXLM4Y8.

Last Date To Submit

The deadline to submit the manuscripts is 15 th December, 2024 (11:59 PM, Indian Standard Time).

For more details, please refer to the brochure

Contact Details

Email: cril@nliu.ac.in 

Vaishnavi Salimath (+91 7899200186)

Rahul Sethia (+91 8800219083)