Submissions

Author Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original works that fall clearly within the journal's Aims and Scope and demonstrate a high standard of scholarly quality. Submissions that do not meet these criteria will not be considered for review. Authors are strongly advised to consult the journal's Aims and Scope to ensure the suitability of their manuscript before submission.

The submitted work must be the original article of the author(s), and the authors must hold the necessary rights to the content. If the manuscript includes any material (such as figures, illustrations, tables, extended quotations, or other content) previously published or copyrighted elsewhere, it is the responsibility of the authors to obtain and provide all required permissions for reproduction. Manuscripts must not be under consideration by any other journal.

Eligibility

Articles and research papers are invited from:

  • Law professionals, including advocates, legal practitioners, and professionals engaged in legal or policy-related work.
  • Jurists, including individuals with experience in judicial, quasi-judicial, or legal adjudicatory roles.
  • Academicians, including faculty members and researchers in law and allied disciplines.
  • PhD scholars, engaged in doctoral research in law or related areas.

Article Types

GLS Law Journal welcomes the submission of original research articles and literature reviews that offer insightful and well-structured academic analysis of legal principles, doctrines, jurisprudence, or related aspects of law. Submissions may adopt doctrinal, theoretical, or socio-legal perspectives, enriching the understanding of legal issues from multiple viewpoints.

In addition to full-length articles, the journal also encourages the submission of:

  • Short articles or legal essays – concise scholarly pieces addressing specific legal themes, concepts, or developments of contemporary relevance.
  • Case notes – analytical commentary on judicial decisions, emphasizing legal reasoning, interpretation of law, and broader implications.
  • Book reviews – critical perspectives on recently published works contributing to legal scholarship or allied disciplines.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Order of the Manuscript

Manuscripts should be arranged in the following order:

  1. Title Page
  2. Abstract
  3. Keywords
  4. Introduction
  5. Methods and Discussion
  6. Results and Observations
  7. Conclusion
  8. References
  9. Appendices (if any)
  10. Acknowledgments section
  11. Declaration of conflicting interest
  12. Funding statement (if any)
  13. Ethical approval and informed consent statements
  14. Data availability statement
  15. Any other identifying information related to authors and/or their institutions

More information on how to prepare the manuscript can be found in our Detailed Guidance on Making a Submission.

Word Limit

Article Type

Word Limit

Research Articles

4,000 – 5,000 words (excluding footnotes)

Short Articles / Legal Essays

2,000 – 3,000 words (excluding footnotes)

Case Notes and Book Reviews

1,000 – 2,000 words

Accepted File Types

  • Manuscripts must be submitted in both PDF format and MS Word format.
  • All submissions must be word processed using Times New Roman font.

Cover Letter (Required)

  • Name(s) of the author(s)
  • Professional position and affiliation
  • Title and theme of the paper
  • Postal address
  • Email address
  • Contact number

Layout and Formatting

Element

Specification

Main Text Font

Times New Roman, 12-point, 1.5 line spacing

Footnotes Font

Times New Roman, 10-point, single-spaced

Alignment

Fully justified

Margins

2 cm on all sides

Main Headings

Times New Roman, 14-point, bold

Sub-headings

Clearly distinguished and consistently formatted

 

Plagiarism and Similarity Check

  • All submissions are subject to plagiarism and similarity checks using iThenticate plagiarism detection software.
  • A similarity index exceeding acceptable academic limits (typically below 10%, excluding references, quotations, and standard legal phrases) may lead to rejection or return of the manuscript for revision.
  • Any form of plagiarism, including unattributed copying, improper paraphrasing, or AI-generated content presented as original work, will result in rejection.

The decision of the Editorial Board in matters relating to plagiarism and similarity shall be final.

AI Check and Use of AI Tools

  • Limited use of AI tools for language editing or formatting assistance is permitted.
  • AI tools must not be used to generate legal arguments, analysis, or citations.
  • Submissions may be subjected to AI-assisted content detection as part of the editorial screening process.
  • Excessive AI-generated content (typically exceeding 10–15%) may lead to rejection or return for revision.
  • Any AI-generated content presented as original scholarly work may result in rejection of the manuscript.

Submitting Your Manuscript

Privacy Statement

Names and email addresses submitted to the Journal will be used exclusively for editorial and publication purposes and will not be shared with any third party.

Publication Charges

There are no submission or publication charges for this Journal.

How to Submit

Manuscripts should preferably be submitted through the GLS Law Journal's online submission portal:
https://glslawjournal.in/index.php/glslawjournal/login

This is the recommended mode of submission for all authors. Only in the event of technical issues with the portal should authors submit their manuscripts via email to:
glslawjournal@glsuniversity.ac.in