IILS Law Review Call for Papers 2026 – Volume XIII, Issue 1
The IILS Law Review Call for Papers 2026 invites submissions for Volume XIII, Issue 1 (March 2027) of the IILS Law Review, published by the Indian Institute of Legal Studies. The journal welcomes original submissions addressing various aspects of law and emerging socio-legal issues.
Submissions are invited from academicians, practitioners, students, researchers and other members of the academic community. The last date for submission is 15 November 2026.
IILS Law Review Call for Papers 2026 – Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Journal | IILS Law Review |
| Volume | Volume XIII, Issue 1 |
| Issue | March 2027 |
| Institution | Indian Institute of Legal Studies |
| Submission Deadline | 15 November 2026 |
| Selection Intimation | 19 December 2026 |
| Citation Style | Bluebook, 21st Edition |
| Co-Authors | Up to 2 co-authors |
| Submission Mode | |
| iils.lawreview.5318@gmail.com |
About IILS Law Review
The IILS Law Review is an academic journal of the Indian Institute of Legal Studies, with ISSN 2320-5318. The journal is described as a double peer-reviewed publication focused on original ideas and academic scholarship.
For Volume XIII, Issue 1, the journal is inviting submissions dealing with various aspects of law and emerging trends in socio-legal issues.
Types of Submissions
The IILS Law Review Call for Papers 2026 accepts the following categories:
Articles
Articles should provide a comprehensive analysis of an area of law, including a study of existing law along with the author’s suggestions and conclusions.
Word limit: 4,000–6,000 words.
Notes
Notes should present a relatively concise argument concerning a new debate or controversy relating to the interpretation or implementation of law.
Word limit: Maximum 2,500 words.
Comments
Comments may critically examine a recent or landmark judicial pronouncement, legislation or Bill before Parliament or a State Legislature.
Word limit: 2,500 words.
Book Reviews
Book reviews should identify the central idea of the book, discuss its approach or premises and provide an evaluation along with relevant suggestions and developments in the law.
Word limit: 1,800–2,000 words.
Submission Guidelines
Manuscripts should follow these formatting requirements:
- Times New Roman, 12 pt
- 1.5 line spacing
- Justified alignment
- One-inch margins
- Main title in Times New Roman, 14 pt, bold and centred
- Abstract of 200–300 words
- Up to 5 keywords
- Bluebook, 21st Edition citation style
- Footnotes only; endnotes are not permitted
- Footnotes in Times New Roman, 10 pt, single-spaced
The submission should be accompanied by the title of the article and the authors’ contact details, including email address, phone number and postal address.
Review and Co-Authorship
All submissions will undergo a blind peer-review process. Authors may be asked to make revisions based on reviewers’ comments. The stated review period is approximately 6–8 weeks.
A manuscript may have up to two co-authors. Each co-author must have made a significant contribution to the research and writing. One author should be designated as the corresponding author.
Plagiarism Policy
The journal permits plagiarism up to 10%. Authors are required to submit a plagiarism report along with the manuscript and declaration. Plagiarism beyond the stated limit may result in rejection.
How to Submit?
Authors should submit their manuscripts by email to:
The subject line should be:
“Submission for IILS Law Review (Vol. XIII Issue I 2027)”
Important Dates
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Full Paper Submission | 15 November 2026 |
| Intimation of Selection | 19 December 2026 |
| Publication Issue | March 2027 |
