INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LAW CULTURE AND SOCIETY

IJLCS


  • URL: https://ijlcs.in/
  • Call For Paper Type: Regular
  • H2 Index: 0
  • Submission Date: 2026-03-05
  • Notification Date: 2026-02-02
  • Final Version Date: 2026-02-28

Criminology, Criminal Law & Policing Environmental Law & Policy European Law Health Policy & Medical Law International Law Law Technology Law





About IJLCS



The International Journal of Law, Culture and Society (IJLCS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal established by distinguished alumni and students of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU).



IJLCS advances scholarship that examines how legal norms interact with cultural values, social change, technological transformation, and global governance. The journal is published quarterly and adheres to COPE ethical guidelines, strict plagiarism standards, and a double-blind peer-review process.



Sub themes




  • Comparative and International Law

  • Culture and Society

  • Human Rights & Social Justice

  • Technology, Media & Society

  • Environmental & Sustainability Law

  • Criminal Justice & Criminology

  • Legal Philosophy & Jurisprudence



Authors may also submit work on other relevant themes.



Submission Categories




  • Research Articles: 4,000–8,000 words

  • Case Notes / Legislative Reviews: 2,000–4,000 words

  • Book Reviews: 1,500–3,000 words

  • Short Commentaries: Up to 2,000 words



 



Submission Guidelines




  • Originality & Plagiarism

    Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.

    Similarity must be below 15% (excluding references)

    AI – Not allowed

  • Formatting Requirements

    File: MS Word (.docx)

    Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

    Line spacing: 1.5

    Margins: 1 inch

    Consistent numbered headings

  • Citation Style

    Harvard Bluebook (20th Edition)

  • Abstract & Keywords

    250–300 word abstract

    Five keywords



How to Submit?



Authors may submit via the official Google Form attached at the end of the post.



Each submission must include:




  • Anonymised manuscript

  • Title page with author details

  • Abstract + keywords

  • Declaration of originality



Important dates




  • Final Deadline: 28 FEB 2026

  • Rolling submission window: Until deadline



 



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Contact



Email: submissions.ijlcs@gmail.comeditor.ijlms@gmail.com