 Call for Papers | International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice (IJCLP) | NLSIU, BangaloreÂ
About NLSIU
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is India’s premier legal institution, renowned for its undergraduate, postgraduate, and policy-focused legal education. The Chief Justice of India serves as its Chancellor, and the Chairman of the Bar Council of India heads its General Council.
Since 2018, NLSIU has consistently ranked No. 1 in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), affirming its position as the top law school in India.
About CLAP Chair
The Consumer Law and Practice (CLAP) Chair, established in August 2008 at NLSIU, Bangalore, is the first of its kind in India. Initiated by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India, it aims to advance research, teaching, and training in Consumer Law and Practice.
Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Patil has been leading this Chair since its inception and serves as the Chief Editor of IJCLP.
About IJCLP
The International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice (IJCLP) (ISSN 2347-2731) is an Open-Access, Blind-Peer-reviewed Law Journal, published annually by NLSIU under the CLAP Chair. Since 2013, IJCLP has provided a scholarly platform for legal discourse in consumer law.
Indexed in: SCOPUS, HeinOnline, SCC OnLine, & UGC CARE List
Eligibility
IJCLP invites submissions from:
✔ Academicians
✔ Legal practitioners
✔ Law students
✔ Researchers from allied fields
Themes and Sub-themes
Submissions can explore (but are not limited to) the following areas:
Empowering Consumers through Clean Energy Transitions
Protecting Consumers in Food Crises – Now & in the Future
Consumer Journeys in Digital Finance with Mobile Money
Consumer Voices in the G20
Consumer Protection in Combating Greenwashing
Electronic Enforcement of Consumer Law
Durability and Right to Repair: A Consumer Right
Digital Future: Building Trusted E-Commerce & Generative AI
(Note: These themes are indicative, and the Journal welcomes submissions on any contemporary issue in Consumer Protection Law.)
Word Count & Submission Categories
Articles (6,000-8,000 words) (inclusive of footnotes)
Case Comment / Legislative Briefs (2,500-3,000 words) (inclusive of footnotes)
Book Review (2,000 words) (inclusive of footnotes)
For book reviews, a soft or hard copy of the book must be submitted along with a consent letter from the publisher or author.
Formatting & Submission Guidelines
Refer to the Journal’s official guidelines for formatting details.
Electronic submissions only – Submissions must be sent via the submission form( https://login.bepress.com/login/?next=/auth/authorize/%3Fresponse_type%3Dcode%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Frepository.nls.ac.in%252Fcgi%252Flogin.cgi%253Freturn_to%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Frepository.nls.ac.in%25252Fcgi%25252Fsubmit.cgi%25253Fcontext%25253Dijclp%26client_id%3DKSWRZSR5NQN9773GKEGMGCEAQ5DMUESEAQZBMJYM%26state%3DVU6yBshTCsB9W2jSfSsz5sEFjDgnWGHY%26scope%3Dopenid%2520profile)
Cover Letter & Resume required with the submission.
Important Dates
Rolling Submissions Accepted Year-Round
Last Date for Submission for Volume XIII (2025): March 31, 2025
Contact Information
Email: ijclp@nls.ac.in
Contribute to one of India’s leading law journals on Consumer Law! Submit your paper today!