Call for Papers: NMIMS Student Law Review Volume IX | Corporate Law, IPR, Constitutional & Criminal Law | Rolling Submissions
The NMIMS Student Law Review, Volume IX invites original and unpublished manuscripts from students and other contributors interested in contemporary legal issues. The journal welcomes submissions covering business law, intellectual property law, constitutional law, and criminal law.
Moreover, contributors can submit long articles, short articles, case notes and comments, or book reviews, depending on the category and prescribed word limit. The journal accepts submissions on a rolling basis, so authors can submit their manuscripts without waiting for a fixed deadline.
About NMIMS Student Law Review
The NMIMS Student Law Review is the flagship law journal of the NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, Mumbai. The journal aims to provide a platform for students to engage with contemporary legal issues through academic research and scholarly writing.
Its scope extends across different areas of law. In addition, the journal encourages interdisciplinary submissions that critically examine contemporary legal developments.
About the Call for Papers
For Volume IX, the NMIMS Student Law Review invites original and unpublished manuscripts dealing with different aspects of corporate and business laws, along with submissions falling within its specified thematic areas.
The journal accepts contributions in several formats. Therefore, authors should select the category that best suits the scope and length of their manuscript.
Themes
The call covers four principal areas of law:
1. Business Law
The suggested tracks include:
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Corporate Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Takeovers and Insolvency Law
- Competition/Antitrust Law
- Banking, Finance & Securities Regulation
- Taxation Law
- Contract & Commercial Law
- Labour & Employment Law
2. Intellectual Property Law
The suggested tracks include:
- Patent Law
- Copyright & Design Law
- Trademark Law
- Trade Secrets & Confidential Information
- IP & Emerging Tech
- Traditional Knowledge & Geographical Indications
- IP Licensing & Enforcement
3. Constitutional Law
The suggested tracks include:
- Fundamental Rights
- Federalism & Centre-State Relations
- Judicial Review & Basic Structure Doctrine
- Constitutional Interpretation & Comparative Constitutionalism
- Electoral Law & Democracy
- Emergency Powers & Rule of Law
- Constitutional Rights of Marginalized Groups
4. Criminal Law
The suggested tracks include:
- Criminal Procedure & Evidence
- White-Collar & Economic Crime
- Cyber Crime & Digital Forensics
- Sentencing, Punishment & Prison Reform
- Criminal Law & Human Rights
- Gender & Criminal Law
- Juvenile Justice & Criminology
The listed sub-themes are descriptive and suggestive rather than exhaustive. Accordingly, the journal will also consider topics that fall within the four main themes but do not appear under the suggested tracks.
Categories for Submission
Authors can submit manuscripts under the following categories:
- Long Articles: 5,000–8,000 words
- Short Articles: 3,000–5,000 words
- Case Notes & Comments: 1,500–3,000 words
- Book Reviews: 2,000–4,000 words
Long Articles
Long Articles should provide a comprehensive analysis of a contemporary legal issue. The submission should identify relevant legal gaps or examine the subject holistically while presenting a critical analysis.
Short Articles
Short Articles should examine a specific legal issue in depth while presenting the analysis in a concise format.
Case Notes & Comments
This category covers recent or landmark judicial decisions, legislation, or bills. The submission should focus on a relatively recent development and provide a substantive assessment of the issue.
Book Reviews
Book Reviews should critically examine recently published books dealing with corporate and business law themes. The review should provide a concise account of the book, its principal arguments, and the issues it addresses.
Eligibility
The supplied call does not specify a separate eligibility restriction for authors. However, the journal describes itself as a student-oriented platform and invites submissions engaging with contemporary legal issues.
Submission Guidelines
Authors must submit original and unpublished manuscripts in accordance with the journal’s General Style Guide.
The submission must be made in .docx format, as the journal does not accept manuscripts through any other mode.
In addition, every manuscript must include:
- A plagiarism report below 10%;
- An AI report below 10%;
- Preferably, reports generated through Turnitin, although the journal may consider reports from alternative software.
For co-authored submissions, both authors should be included in the email communication. The email should also include both authors in the sign-off.
Basic Formatting Guidelines
Authors should follow these formatting requirements:
- Font: Times New Roman
- Main Body: 12-point font, 1.5 line spacing, justified
- Footnotes/Citations: 10-point font, single line spacing
- Case Laws: Italicised
Authors should also consult the General Style Guide provided by the journal and follow its requirements carefully.
How to Submit?
Prepare the manuscript in .docx format and send it by email. The journal does not accept submissions through any other mode.
Authors should also attach the required plagiarism and AI reports with the manuscript.
Submission Email
Send your manuscript to:
Use the following subject line:
“Submission for NMIMS Student Law Review Vol. IX”
For co-authored submissions, ensure that both authors are CC’d in the email and included in the email sign-off.
Submission Deadline
The NMIMS Student Law Review accepts submissions on a rolling basis. Therefore, no fixed submission deadline has been specified in the provided call.
Contact Information
For queries regarding the submission process, contact:
Email: lawreview@nmims.edu
