Call for Papers
to the 2024 Edition of CALR Journal of Applicable Law & Jurisprudence (CALR-JALJ)

Introduction to CALR

The Centre for Academic Legal Research (CALR) represents a pioneering global endeavor initiated by law students to bridge the existing gap in high-quality legal research across various law disciplines.

CALR has established five specialized centres, each focusing on distinct areas of law: the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Legal Issues, Centre for Cyber Law, Centre for Commercial and Financial Law, Centre for Study of Dispute Resolution, and Centre for Environmental Awareness. These centres are committed to fostering research that is both analytical and critical, addressing specific legal domains.

About CALR-JALJ

The CALR Journal of Applicable Law & Jurisprudence (CALR-JALJ) operates under the auspices of CALR, based in Dehradun, India, and serves as a prestigious platform for the international dissemination of research papers, journals, theses, and conference proceedings. CALR-JALJ distinguishes itself as a comprehensive, open-access repository for a plethora of peer-reviewed academic journals across various scholarly fields.

The journal boasts an expansive Editorial Board, comprising distinguished policymakers, academics, and senior editors worldwide, ensuring the published works gain substantial visibility within the academic sphere through an aggressive indexing strategy. Embracing an eco-conscious ethos, CALR-JALJ prioritizes electronic publication, aligning with its commitment to environmental sustainability.

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Submission Protocols

CALR-JALJ invites scholarly contributions on a broad spectrum of legal topics. The editorial team rigorously reviews submissions, categorizing each into relevant sections corresponding to the centre's focus areas: Contemporary Legal Issues, Cyber Law, Commercial and Financial Law, Dispute Resolution, and Environmental Awareness.

Eligibility and Requirements:

– Subject Matter: Submissions may encompass a wide array of legal subjects, requiring a descriptive, analytical, or critical lens. It is imperative that contributions represent original, previously unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere. A strict 15% similarity threshold is enforced to ensure originality, with violations leading to immediate rejection.

– Withdrawal Policy: Authors opting to withdraw submissions post-review initiation (within a seven-day period) risk being barred from future submissions, subject to the discretion of Managing Editors or Project Heads.

– Word Count: Contributions should ideally span between 3000 to 7000 words, including an abstract ranging from 300 to 400 words.

– Formatting Requirements: Submissions must be in Microsoft Word (.docx) format, employing Times New Roman font, size 12, with 1.5” line spacing (endnotes should use size 10 font and 1” spacing). In-text hyperlinks to judgments, laws, treaties, articles, and other legal documents are encouraged, supplemented by citations following the Bluebook 20th Edition style.

– Title: An informative title is required; however, if the author prefers, the editorial board can assign a title, which should be communicated in the submission email.

Submission Process:

Contributions should be forwarded to calr.jalj@gmail.com, adhering to the guidelines detailed above.

Certification and Recognition:

Authors whose works are published in CALR-JALJ will receive certificates of publication, acknowledging their contribution to the field of legal research.

This invitation for submissions offers a unique opportunity for legal scholars, practitioners, and students to contribute to the expanding landscape of legal academia and to engage with a global audience through CALR-JALJ’s distinguished platform.