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.
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Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.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
Submission Procedure :
Authors are required to submit manuscripts via the Online Submission Portal (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUdVM67qZi8IJrFCVixNKYOFsYJxxpqnNmJxq2BvNvTtfFXg/viewform)
Manuscripts will undergo initial editorial screening followed by double-blind peer review. The editorial decision will be communicated within 1-2 weeks of submission.
