The NALSAR Student Law Review (NSLR) has officially announced its Call for Papers – NALSAR Student Law Review 2025 for its Volume XVI, which will be published in December 2025. This prestigious opportunity invites contributions from students, scholars, practitioners, and academicians across India and beyond to submit original, unpublished manuscripts that address pressing contemporary and interdisciplinary legal issues.
The deadline for submissions is 31st October 2025, making this an unmissable opportunity for those seeking to publish in one of India’s most respected student-edited journals.
About the NALSAR Student Law Review
The NALSAR Student Law Review (NSLR) is the flagship, peer-reviewed, student-edited law journal of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. Established with the aim of enhancing the quality of legal scholarship in India, NSLR has become a highly regarded platform for rigorous legal research and interdisciplinary writing.
It follows a bi-annual publishing schedule and maintains a double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest academic standards. Over the years, NSLR has consistently published scholarship on significant legal issues, encouraging contributions that move beyond doctrinal analysis to engage with comparative, historical, and multi-disciplinary perspectives.
With Volume XVI now open for submissions, the editorial board welcomes manuscripts from across the spectrum of law and allied disciplines.
About the Call for Papers – NALSAR Student Law Review 2025
This Call for Papers is an open invitation for original and unpublished manuscripts from law students, research scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and academicians. The submissions may cover any area of contemporary legal relevance but must adopt a rigorous analytical and academic approach.
The NSLR accepts manuscripts under four categories:
- Articles (5,000–8,000 words): Comprehensive analyses of specific issues, identifying gaps in the law, suggesting solutions, or exploring comparative/historical approaches.
- Essays (3,000–5,000 words): Concise explorations of narrower topics, designed to provoke thought and debate.
- Comments (1,500–3,000 words): Critical assessments of recent judicial decisions, landmark cases, or legislation.
- Book Reviews (1,500–3,000 words): Scholarly reviews of books relevant to law and allied fields.
This opportunity is particularly attractive for law students aiming to build a publication record, academicians seeking wider readership, and practitioners interested in contributing to ongoing debates in Indian and global legal discourse.
Event Timeline
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Already Open |
| Submission Deadline | 31st October 2025 |
| Publication of Volume XVI | December 2025 |
Location and Mode
- Mode: Online Submission (via Google Form)
- Location: NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad (editorial board based)
Format and Structure
- Duration: Submissions open until 31st October 2025
- Working Process: Double-blind peer review by editorial board
- Mentorship: Guidance and feedback from editors for shortlisted submissions
Eligibility & Requirements
The Call for Papers – NALSAR Student Law Review 2025 is open to:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate law students
- Research scholars in law and allied disciplines
- Legal practitioners and policymakers
- Faculty members from law schools and universities
Requirements:
- Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
- Co-authorship is permitted for up to two authors.
- Submissions must follow the OSCOLA (4th Edition) citation style.
- Format: Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1.5 line spacing, footnotes in 10-point font.
- Submissions must be anonymized before uploading.
Additional Highlights
- Publication in a prestigious peer-reviewed journal.
- Certificate of Publication issued upon acceptance.
- Wide readership and academic recognition in India and abroad.
- Networking opportunities with fellow scholars and practitioners.
FAQs – Call for Papers NALSAR Student Law Review 2025
Q1: Who can apply for this Call for Papers – NALSAR Student Law Review 2025?
Any law student, researcher, academician, or practitioner in law or allied fields can submit their manuscripts.
Q2: Is there a fee for submitting to NSLR?
No. Submissions to the NALSAR Student Law Review are completely free of cost.
Q3: What is the last date to apply?
The final deadline for submission is 31st October 2025.
Q4: What is the selection process?
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review by the editorial board. Selected manuscripts may receive editorial feedback for revisions before publication.
Q5: Will I get a certificate after publication?
Yes, all authors whose manuscripts are published in Volume XVI will receive a certificate of publication from the NALSAR Student Law Review.
Important Links
- Important Links
- Registration Form
- Payment Link
- Important Documents with respect to the Competitionhttps
- Presidency University School of Law Website
Downloadables
- Sample Cover Letter
Contact
- Email: studentlawreview@nalsar.ac.in
- Editors-in-Chief:
- Ovipsha Dasgupta (ovipshadasgupta@nalsar.ac.in)
- Apoorv Vats (apoorvvats@nalsar.ac.in)
- University: NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
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