Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, is one of India’s premier National Law Universities. Established in 2005, RMLNLU offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in law and is fully funded by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The university has gained national recognition, ranking 15th in India as per the 2021 NIRF report by the Ministry of Education.
The RMLNLU Law Review is an annual peer-reviewed journal published by the Journal Committee of RMLNLU. With over fifteen years of impactful scholarship, the journal aims to encourage thoughtful, analytical, and original contributions to legal discourse. It runs in parallel to the university’s CMET (Communications, Media, Entertainment, and Technology) Journal and is guided by a robust Advisory Board comprising senior academicians, advocates, and legal professionals.
The journal’s review system is rigorous, involving a three-stage selection process, and feedback is communicated to authors throughout.
Stage | Date |
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Submission Deadline | 4 September 2025 |
Review Process | 3-Tier Peer Review |
Notification of Selection | Communicated via email |
Type | Word Limit (Excluding Abstract & Footnotes) |
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Articles | 5,000–7,000 words |
Essays | 4,000–5,000 words |
Case Notes | 2,000–3,000 words |
Book Reviews | 2,000–3,000 words |
Mode: Online Submission Only
Publication: In the print and digital volume of RMLNLU Law Review, Volume XVI
Open to:
All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
Note: Submissions without a proper cover letter or exceeding plagiarism limits will be automatically rejected.
Q1: Can I submit more than one manuscript?
A: No. Only one submission per author/team is allowed.
Q2: Can students co-author book reviews or case comments?
A: No. Co-authorship is not allowed for book reviews or case comments.
Q3: How will I know if my piece is selected?
A: Authors will be intimated via email during each stage of review.
Q4: Is there a publication fee?
A: No, there is no fee for submission or publication.
Resource | Link |
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Submission Email | lawreview.rmlnlu@gmail.com |
Journal Website | Official Website |
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Contribute to one of India’s most respected student-led law journals — Submit your manuscript to the RMLNLU Law Review before 4 September 2025!
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