ABOUT MAHARASHTRA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, AURANGABAD (MNLU-A)
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad (MNLU Aurangabad) is a National Law University in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. The university provides a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, fostering academic rigor, research, and practical skills development. With a commitment to nurturing future leaders in the legal domain, MNLUA strives to uphold the highest standards of education and contribute significantly to the legal landscape in India and beyond.
ABOUT CENTRE FOR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The MNLU-A Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, a student initiative that took shape in 2022, to promote academic interest and research on themes pertaining to Alternative Dispute Resolution constituting dispute resolution methods like Arbitration, Negotiation, Mediation and Conciliation. The Centre aims to promote and strengthen ADR mechanisms across the nation by providing a platform for unbiased study and research in the field.
The MNLU-A Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, a student initiative that took shape in 2022, to promote academic interest and research on themes pertaining to Alternative Dispute Resolution constituting dispute resolution methods like Arbitration, Negotiation, Mediation and Conciliation. The Centre aims to promote and strengthen ADR mechanisms across the nation by providing a platform for unbiased study and research in the field.
ABOUT JOURNAL FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The Journal for Dispute Resolution (JDR) is an open-access, annual, and double-blind peer-reviewed journal of MNLU-A. The journal aims to provide a platform for meaningful discourse on contemporary
legal issues surrounding ADR in India and international jurisdictions. Volume I of the Journal for Dispute Resolution by the Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, published in July 2023, features a diverse collection of articles and case studies, exploring mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and innovative approaches. It serves as a crucial platform for legal scholars and practitioners, offering insights into contemporary trends, legal developments, and theoretical frameworks in dispute resolution.
legal issues surrounding ADR in India and international jurisdictions. Volume I of the Journal for Dispute Resolution by the Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, published in July 2023, features a diverse collection of articles and case studies, exploring mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and innovative approaches. It serves as a crucial platform for legal scholars and practitioners, offering insights into contemporary trends, legal developments, and theoretical frameworks in dispute resolution.
Title: Journal for Dispute Resolution
Publisher: Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR), Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad (MNLUA)
SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
- Long Articles (4000-6500 words): The article must be a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of a contemporary issue in the ADR field and should include references to a range of sources and contributions in the form of alternatives and suggestions.
- Short Articles (2500-3500 words): The article must be an analysis of a contemporary issue in the ADR field and should include a reference to a range of sources and contributions in the form of alternatives and suggestions
- Case Comments (2000-3000 words): The comment must be an analysis of a recent judgment, bringing out its relevance in light of the development of ADR laws, views expressed in the judgment, and the opinion(s) of the author.
- Book Review (2000-3000 words): The review must be a crisp account of a recently published book on any form of ADR Laws, including the issues explored and related arguments of the author.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1. Co-authorship is permissible only up to a maximum of two authors.
1. Co-authorship is permissible only up to a maximum of two authors.
2. Submissions are accepted in ENGLISH language only.
3. All Articles must be accompanied by an abstract not exceeding 350 words excluding Case Comments & Book Reviews.
4. The author must highlight the legal or socio-economic relevance of the topic chosen in the current scenario in the manuscript.
5. The body of the document must be in Times New Roman, Font size of 12, and line Spacing of 1.5 with justified alignment.
6. All the footnotes must mandatorily conform to The Bluebook (20th Edition): A Uniform System of Citation. Key Available Here.
7. All submissions are required to be mailed in MS Word (.doc) format only.
8. The word limit is exclusive of footnotes and abstracts. The prescribed word limit may be relaxed up to 10%, at the discretion of the Editorial Board.
9. The permitted level of Similarity is 15% excluding references or footnotes.
3. All Articles must be accompanied by an abstract not exceeding 350 words excluding Case Comments & Book Reviews.
4. The author must highlight the legal or socio-economic relevance of the topic chosen in the current scenario in the manuscript.
5. The body of the document must be in Times New Roman, Font size of 12, and line Spacing of 1.5 with justified alignment.
6. All the footnotes must mandatorily conform to The Bluebook (20th Edition): A Uniform System of Citation. Key Available Here.
7. All submissions are required to be mailed in MS Word (.doc) format only.
8. The word limit is exclusive of footnotes and abstracts. The prescribed word limit may be relaxed up to 10%, at the discretion of the Editorial Board.
9. The permitted level of Similarity is 15% excluding references or footnotes.
Submissions that do not adhere to the guidelines provided shall not be considered for review.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
Kindly submit your Manuscript on the Google Form Link. The Submissions must be sent by 11:59 pm, 31st December 2023. JDR accepts submissions on a rolling basis, Manuscripts submitted after the deadline shall be considered for publication in Volume 3.
Kindly submit your Manuscript on the Google Form Link. The Submissions must be sent by 11:59 pm, 31st December 2023. JDR accepts submissions on a rolling basis, Manuscripts submitted after the deadline shall be considered for publication in Volume 3.
COPYRIGHT POLICY
Submissions made to JDR must be exclusive and must not have been previously published or submitted elsewhere. The contribution presented to and accepted for publication along the copyrights therein shall be Intellectual property of JDR and vests with JDR The author(s) are to cite their sources and acknowledge the sources for the content which is not original. The author submitting the manuscript agrees to give the JDR all the necessary rights to produce, distribute, and publish the manuscript, including but not limited to offline or online media.
Submissions made to JDR must be exclusive and must not have been previously published or submitted elsewhere. The contribution presented to and accepted for publication along the copyrights therein shall be Intellectual property of JDR and vests with JDR The author(s) are to cite their sources and acknowledge the sources for the content which is not original. The author submitting the manuscript agrees to give the JDR all the necessary rights to produce, distribute, and publish the manuscript, including but not limited to offline or online media.
CONTACT DETAILS
In case of any queries, kindly email at jdr_cadr@mnlu.ac.in or contact:
Sakshi Gupta, Faculty Convenor
Kajal Mhasal, Editor-in-Chief at +91 90969 79199
Sayali Dodal, Convenor at +91 95032 86008
In case of any queries, kindly email at jdr_cadr@mnlu.ac.in or contact:
Sakshi Gupta, Faculty Convenor
Kajal Mhasal, Editor-in-Chief at +91 90969 79199
Sayali Dodal, Convenor at +91 95032 86008
