The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), based in Bengaluru, is one of India’s foremost institutions for legal education. Established in 1986, it has gained a national and international reputation for academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to societal welfare. NLSIU’s mission includes promoting interdisciplinary scholarship, and it offers a variety of programs and journals that encourage innovation in legal studies and research. Among these is the Socio-Legal Review (SLR), an esteemed journal that focuses on the dynamic interface between law and society.
The Socio-Legal Review (SLR) is a peer-reviewed journal published by NLSIU. As a bi-annual publication, SLR encourages research that connects the legal world with social, political, and economic spheres, offering a platform for interdisciplinary studies. The journal seeks to foster critical dialogue on law’s role in contemporary social issues and aims to present new perspectives on legal frameworks within societal contexts. For scholars, practitioners, and students interested in the social implications of law, the SLR is an ideal publication to share impactful research.
The current Call for Papers is for Volume 21(1), with submissions open to academics, legal professionals, and students worldwide. The submission deadline for this volume is January 31, 2025.
The SLR seeks contributions that demonstrate original, well-researched, and insightful analysis on socio-legal themes. The journal is particularly interested in papers that address critical legal issues through the lens of social sciences, exploring how law interacts with disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics.
Authors are encouraged to:
For detailed guidelines and editorial policies, authors can visit the SLR Submission Page linked below:
The Socio-Legal Review is based at NLSIU, Bengaluru; however, it accepts submissions from authors around the world via an online submission platform. This makes it accessible to a diverse group of contributors and supports international dialogue in socio-legal studies.
In addition to the bi-annual publication, the SLR Forum provides an ongoing opportunity for contributors to submit shorter pieces throughout the year. The SLR Forum focuses on timely issues, encouraging submissions in the form of essays, commentary, and short articles that address current socio-legal developments and their broader implications. This is ideal for those interested in sharing brief but impactful analyses on pressing legal topics.
Submission for SLR Forum:
Submitting to the Socio-Legal Review offers contributors an opportunity to showcase their work in one of India’s most prestigious legal journals. It provides a platform to share rigorous research, engage with interdisciplinary perspectives, and contribute to the academic discourse on law’s role in society. Being published in SLR is also an excellent way to reach a broad audience of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers interested in the socio-legal dimensions of law.
Contributing to the SLR Forum also allows authors to share their insights on urgent legal issues without the extended timelines associated with traditional journal publications. The rolling submissions policy offers flexibility and the chance to address contemporary topics promptly.
For those interested in additional legal career, internship, and publication opportunities, here are some other relevant openings and calls:
This call for papers is a prime opportunity for legal academics, scholars, and students to publish their research in a respected journal and contribute to critical socio-legal discussions. The Socio-Legal Review continues to provide an impactful platform for innovative research, facilitating understanding of law within its wider societal context.
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