Integral Law Review Volume VI Call for Papers | Articles, Essays & Case Comments | Submit by Jan 1
The Integral Law Review, the flagship legal journal of the Faculty of Law, Integral University, Lucknow, invites original and unpublished manuscripts for its forthcoming Volume VI.
The journal welcomes submissions from law students, academics, practitioners, judges and policy researchers. In particular, it encourages interdisciplinary and socio-legal research that places law at the centre of the analysis.
The last date for submission is January 1, 2027.
About Integral Law Review
The Integral Law Review is the flagship legal periodical of the Faculty of Law, Integral University, Lucknow. The journal was established in January 2022 and publishes annually.
The journal focuses on contemporary socio-legal issues and encourages original research that examines the relationship between law and wider social, technological, political and ethical developments.
Moreover, the journal aims to provide an open platform for legal scholarship and encourages contributors to approach legal questions through an interdisciplinary lens.
About the Call for Papers
For its forthcoming issue, the Editorial Board of the Integral Law Review invites original and unpublished manuscripts that engage critically with contemporary legal questions.
The journal does not restrict submissions to a particular area of law. Instead, contributors can submit work from any field of law, provided the manuscript demonstrates rigorous legal analysis.
Furthermore, the journal encourages interdisciplinary submissions that connect legal research with areas such as:
- Technology
- Global politics
- Sciences
- Public policy
- History
- Management
- Philosophy
- Psychology
All submissions must be written in English.
Eligibility
The Integral Law Review welcomes submissions from:
- Law students
- Academics
- Legal practitioners
- Judges
- Policy researchers
The journal considers submissions based on the quality of their ideas and analysis, regardless of the author’s institutional background or affiliation.
Submission Categories
Contributors can submit manuscripts under the following categories:
| Submission Category | Word Limit |
|---|---|
| Academic Articles | 3,000–6,000 words |
| Short Academic Essays | 2,500–4,500 words |
| Case Comments | 1,500–3,000 words |
| Review of Law and Treaty | 1,500–3,000 words |
| Book Reviews | 900–1,500 words |
| Photo Essays | Minimum 10 pictures with 2,000 words of supporting text |
Submission Guidelines
Authors should follow the journal’s submission requirements carefully.
- Submit the manuscript electronically to integrallawreview@gmail.com.
- Use “Submission – Integral Law Review” as the email subject line.
- Co-authorship is limited to two authors.
- Include an abstract of not more than 350 words.
- Include a minimum of three keywords with the abstract.
- Write the manuscript in English.
- Submit the manuscript in Microsoft Word format.
- Use Times New Roman, 12-point font and 1.5 line spacing for the main text.
- Use Times New Roman, 10-point font with single line spacing for footnotes.
- Follow the OSCOLA citation format.
- Include the author’s name and institutional details only in the covering email.
- Do not mention the author’s name or other identifying information anywhere in the manuscript.
- Avoid foul or defamatory language.
- The journal accepts submissions containing up to 15% AI-generated content for the review process.
Review and Publication Process
The Integral Law Review follows a peer-reviewed, double-blind review process. Therefore, the identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential during the review.
The corresponding author must also ensure that:
- All co-authors appear in the author list and know about the submission.
- The references and citations are accurate.
- The manuscript does not infringe copyright.
- The manuscript does not contain defamatory material.
- The required declarations accompany the submission.
In addition, the Editorial Board may modify a manuscript to maintain the journal’s required standards and quality. The Board’s decision will be final in case of conflicts.
The journal states that it takes 30 days to communicate its decision regarding publication and to process, publish and distribute submissions accepted for publication.
Authors should also note that submitting a manuscript implies that the work has not been published or submitted elsewhere. Furthermore, authors must not submit the manuscript to another publication while the Integral Law Review considers it.
Important Dates
- Last Date for Submission: January 1, 2027
- Communication of Decision: Within 30 days of submission
- Publication of Accepted Papers: April
Fees
The Integral Law Review does not charge any fee for submission, review or publication.
Therefore, contributors can submit their manuscripts without paying a submission or publication charge.
How to Submit?
Authors should send their manuscripts electronically to:
Email: integrallawreview@gmail.com
Use the subject line:
“Submission – Integral Law Review”
For queries, contact ilr@iul.ac.in with the subject line “Query – Integral Law Review”.
Official Details
For additional information about the Integral Law Review and its submission process, refer to the journal’s official page:
Integral Law Review: https://www.iul.ac.in/LawJournal/About.aspx
Key Details at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Journal | Integral Law Review |
| Institution | Faculty of Law, Integral University, Lucknow |
| Issue | Volume VI |
| Submission Type | Original and unpublished manuscripts |
| Eligible Contributors | Students, academics, practitioners, judges and policy researchers |
| Categories | Articles, Essays, Case Comments, Law & Treaty Reviews, Book Reviews, Photo Essays |
| Citation Style | OSCOLA |
| Co-authorship | Maximum 2 authors |
| Submission Deadline | January 1, 2027 |
| Submission Email | integrallawreview@gmail.com |
| Publication Fee | No fee |
| Decision Timeline | Within 30 days |
| Query Email | ilr@iul.ac.in |
