Call for Submissions: DNLU Student Law Journal [Rolling Submissions | Online | Publication Opportunity | E-Certificate] Apply Now

About the University/Organization

Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, established in 2018, is a premier law university committed to excellence in legal education, research, and public service. With a robust academic structure and a focus on contemporary legal challenges, the university fosters an environment for academic deliberation and practical learning. DNLU has consistently promoted scholarly activities through events such as conferences, journals, and legal workshops, encouraging participation from both students and professionals.

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About the Event

The DNLU Student Law Journal (SLJ) – Online invites submissions on a rolling basis to contribute to legal scholarship. This initiative is designed to facilitate discourse on contemporary legal issues, and to provide an accessible, credible, and academically rigorous platform for aspiring legal authors. The journal encourages original contributions from law students, academicians, researchers, and legal practitioners in the form of articles, case comments, legislative notes, and book reviews.

The DNLU-SLJ (Online) is an annual, double-blind, student-reviewed journal and offers a unique opportunity to get published under a recognized institutional name. With a strong emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach and academic originality, the journal aims to cultivate legal writing and critical thinking skills.

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Event Timeline

Stage	Date
Event Start Date	01 January 2025
Event End Date	31 December 2025
Registration Deadline	Rolling Basis
Result Announcement	Within 2–3 weeks of submission

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Format and Structure

The review process involves two main stages:

• Technical Review: Includes a plagiarism check and technical formatting verification, completed within 48–72 hours.
• Content Review: Conducted over 14 days, focusing on language, logic, coherence, originality, structure, grammar, and academic contribution.

Final selection is made after due editorial communication. Authors are expected to adhere to the review board’s suggestions and complete any necessary revisions within the assigned deadline.

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Location and Mode

Venue: N/A
Mode: Online

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Additional Highlights

• Prizes: Publication on DNLU SLJ Online platform, E-Certificate for all published authors
• Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate law students, academicians, research scholars, and legal professionals
• Registration Fee: Free of cost
• Mentors/Judges: Reviewed and edited by the Editorial Board of DNLU-SLJ (comprising student editors under faculty guidance)
• Team/Individual: Individual authors or co-authorship (maximum two authors) permitted

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FAQs

Q1: Who is eligible to participate?
A: Legal professionals, academicians, students (UG/PG), and research scholars.

Q2: Is a recommendation/reference required?
A: No, references are not required at the submission stage.

Q3: Will all participants receive a certificate?
A: E-certificates will be awarded only to authors whose work is accepted for publication.

Q4: Is there a registration fee?
A: Participation and submission are completely free of charge.

Q5: Can international students apply?
A: Yes, the opportunity is open globally to all individuals interested in legal writing.

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Important Links

Resource	Link
Registration Form	Click Here
Event Brochure	Download Here
Official Website	Visit Here

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Downloadables

[Sample Cover Letter (PDF)]

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Contact

Email: dnluslj@mpdnlu.ac.in

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