Call for Papers: The RMLNLU Journal on Communication, Media, Entertainment & Technology Law (Volume XII)
About Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU)
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, established in 2005, is a premier institute for legal education in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate legal programs, fostering excellence in legal research and academic discourse.
About the Journal Committee
The Journal Committee at RMLNLU is dedicated to promoting legal research and writing. It publishes two peer-reviewed journals annually:
The RMLNLU Law Review
The RMLNLU Journal on Communication, Media, Entertainment & Technology (CMET) Law
Additionally, the Committee runs a blog called The RMLNLU Law Review, offering a platform for legal professionals to engage in discussions on contemporary legal issues.
About the Journal on CMET Law
The RMLNLU Journal on Communication, Media, Entertainment & Technology Law is a student-edited, peer-reviewed journal that aims to foster discussions on media law, communication, entertainment, and technology law.
The Journal Committee is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for Volume XII and invites legal professionals, academicians, and students to contribute.
Categories & Word Limits
- Articles: 5000-7000 words (Conceptual analyses of contemporary legal issues in CMET law)
- Essays: 4000-5000 words (Exploratory discussions on media law & its allied fields)
- Case Notes/Comments: 2000-3000 words (Assessments of landmark judgments & legislative changes)
- Book Reviews: 2000-3000 words (Critical evaluations of significant books in the field of CMET law)
Abstract: ~10% of the total article length (Exclusive of word limit)
Footnotes: Excluded from the word limit
Submission Guidelines
Manuscript Formatting:
– Title: Bold, Underlined, Uppercase, Size 16, Center-Aligned
–Â Headings: Bold, Uppercase, Size 14, Left-Aligned
– Font: Times New Roman, Font Size: 12 pts (Main Text), 10 pts (Footnotes)
– Line Spacing: 1.5 (Main Text), 1.0 (Footnotes)
–Margin: 1 inch on all sides
–Alignment: Justified
–Citation Style: OSCOLA (4th Edition) (No Endnotes or Speaking Footnotes allowed)
General Instructions:
1.Original & Unpublished Work: Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
2. Co-authorship: Allowed up to 2 authors (not applicable for book reviews or case notes/comments).
3. Anonymity: The manuscript must not contain author details.
4. Cover Letter: Should be included in the body of the email, containing:
Author’s Full Name
Institutional Affiliation
Designation
Postal Address, Contact Number & Email ID
File Name: Author(s) Name.docx
Email Subject: “Article/Essay/Case Comment/Book Review for Volume XII”
Submission Procedure
Submit your manuscript via email at: cmet.rmlnlu@gmail.com
Only one submission per author/team (First submission will be considered if multiple are sent)
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: 10th February 2025 (11:59 PM IST)
Review Process: Three-stage rigorous review (45 days)
Status Updates: Authors will receive updates at each stage of the review process.
Contact Information
Email: cmet.rmlnlu@gmail.com
Aarya Parihar: +91 6306002885
Mudrika Jha: +91 7529023999
Aarushi Mehrotra: +91 7355623708
We look forward to your contributions!
