Call for Submissions: DNLU Student Law Journal – Online (DNLU-SLJ Online)
Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur
The DNLU Student Law Journal – Online invites original submissions on a rolling basis from law students, scholars, academicians, and legal professionals across disciplines. The Journal aims to foster rigorous academic discourse on contemporary legal issues through an interdisciplinary lens.
About the Journal
The DNLU SLJ is the flagship annual publication of Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, established in 2018. The Online Journal complements the print edition by offering a dynamic platform for immediate scholarly response to evolving legal developments.
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Patron-in-Chief: Hon’ble Chief Justice, Madhya Pradesh High Court
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Patron: Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha, Vice Chancellor, DNLU
Categories of Submissions
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Articles on contemporary legal issues and developments
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Case Comments
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Legislative or Policy Comments
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Book Reviews
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Responses to published pieces in DNLU SLJ (print/online)
Submission Guidelines
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Word Limit: 1000–2500 words (excluding abstract and endnotes)
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Abstract: Not more than 200 words
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Font: Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5 spacing
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Citation: OSCOLA 4th Edition (Endnotes only)
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Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)
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Co-authorship: Allowed up to two authors
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Anonymity: Manuscript must not contain identifying information
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AI-generated content is strictly prohibited
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Zero tolerance for plagiarism (as per UGC 2018 Regulations)
Review and Editorial Process
The submission undergoes a two-tier review:
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Technical Review (within 48–72 hours): Plagiarism and formatting check
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Content Review (within 14 days): Evaluation on relevance, structure, accuracy, and originality
Authors will be notified promptly of the decision at each stage.
Editorial and Copyright Policy
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Authors retain moral rights with due attribution
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DNLU retains non-exclusive rights for publication and distribution
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Open Access: All published work will be freely available online
How to Submit?
All manuscripts must be submitted through the official form:
Click here to Submit- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZavAvBaCzV_Tz6UEN_bEa7qJfeXddfxPORUqCRKt9xl-4Ew/viewform
For queries, contact: dnluslj@mpdnlu.ac.in