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Legal Research & Academic Writing: From Research Idea to Publication
English / Hindi2
Turn understanding into ability.
Learn how to develop a legal research question, organise credible sources, write a structured paper and navigate the journal submission process through a live online webinar.
Format: Live online webinar
Date and time: To be announced
Registration: Opening soon
Resource person: Mr. Piyal Sahoo, Tamil Nadu National Law University
What you will learn
- Narrow a broad legal topic into a focused research question.
- Identify a research gap through a structured review of existing literature.
- Find, evaluate and organise credible legal sources.
- Understand doctrinal, comparative, empirical and interdisciplinary research approaches.
- Plan a research paper with a clear structure and coherent argument.
- Write an abstract that explains the research objective, methodology and contribution.
- Understand citation accuracy, attribution and academic integrity.
- Assess journal suitability, credibility and submission requirements.
- Understand peer review and respond constructively to revision requests.
Who this course is for
- Undergraduate law students preparing seminar papers or their first research article.
- Postgraduate law students working on dissertations and academic papers.
- Research scholars seeking a more systematic research and writing process.
- Early-career academics interested in manuscript preparation and journal submission.
- Legal professionals interested in developing legal issues into academic research.
- No previous journal publication is required. Familiarity with basic legal concepts will be helpful.
Put your learning into practice
- Narrow a broad legal topic into a focused research question.
- Review selected literature and identify a potential research gap.
- Prepare a research plan outlining objectives, scope and methodology.
- Create an annotated list of relevant cases, statutes and academic sources.
- Draft an abstract explaining the research problem and proposed contribution.
- Develop a section-wise outline for a legal research paper.
- Check sample citations for accuracy and consistency.
- Compare shortlisted journals for scope, credibility and submission requirements.
- Prepare a sample response to peer-review comments.
What is included
- Live online webinar on legal research, academic writing and publication.
- Guided discussion covering the journey from topic selection to journal submission.
- Discussion of research methodology, abstract writing and manuscript structure.
- Introduction to journal selection, publication ethics and peer review.
- Opportunity to ask research and publication-related questions.
Inside the curriculum
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The detailed curriculum will be published before enrolment opens.
Meet your faculty
Legal coverage & updates
This webinar focuses on legal research methods, academic writing and ethical publication practices. It is not a comprehensive course on any specific statute or jurisdiction. Citation and submission requirements vary between journals; participants should consult the current guidelines of their chosen publication.
Before you enrol
Is this webinar suitable for beginners?
Yes. The session introduces the process from choosing a legal research topic to preparing a manuscript for journal submission.
Who should attend?
Law students, research scholars, early-career academics and legal professionals interested in academic legal writing.
Do I need a completed research paper to attend?
No. The session is relevant both to participants developing a research idea and those working on an existing manuscript.
What topics will the webinar cover?
Research questions, research gaps, sources, methodology, abstract writing, paper structure, citations, journal selection, publication ethics and peer review.
Will publication in a journal be guaranteed?
No. Every journal makes independent editorial and peer-review decisions. Attendance does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
Can I ask questions during the webinar?
The session includes an opportunity to clarify research and publication-related questions.
When will the webinar take place?
The date and timing will be announced.
Will recordings, certificates or study materials be provided?
These arrangements have not yet been confirmed. Please check the updated course details before registering.
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