About National Capital Law Journal
- National Capital Law Journal is a blind peer-reviewed Journal published annually by the Law Centre II, University of Delhi, Delhi since 1996 with the objective of promoting academic research and fostering debate on contemporary legal issues in India. It is not restricted to any particular field of law, and includes legal as well as policy related current issues, both national and international. It is a faculty run Journal whose primary objective is to serve as an important academic forum to legal fraternity. The publication of NCLJ is an earnest attempt to provide an effective research tool by sparking scholastic conversation among a diverse group of academicians, judges, jurists, practitioners.
About Call for Papers
- NCLJ invites original and unpublished manuscripts for it Volume XXIII from academicians, judges, practitioners, and legal professionals on any contemporary area of law or legal education.
Themes
- The submissions may be made on any contemporary area in the field of law and legal education.
Submission Guidelines
The National Capital Law Journal invites original, unpublished manuscripts from all academicians, judges, and legal professionals from India and abroad, under the following categories –
- Long Articles (8000-10000 words, including footnotes)
- This category is designed to comprehensively deal with and provide a sustained analysis of a particular legal topic, identifying lacunae therein and suggesting solutions to the problem.
- Short Articles (4000-6000 words, including footnotes)
- The Journal includes short articles to provide an opportunity for the members of the legal fraternity to keep abreast of new ideas and legal reforms. In this category, a more comprehensive study of a narrow topic is involved, and the issues must be addressed from a new perspective providing a critical insight on the subject.
- Legislative/Case Comments (2000 – 3000 words including footnotes)
- An important feature of the Review is ‘Legislative and Case Comments’. A note is a concise argument focusing on any recent legal controversy or debate. A comment is limited to critical appraisal of a recent judicial decisions, new legislation (enacted or proposed), or policy reform proposals.
- Book Review (1000-1500 words including footnotes
- A book review is a critical evaluation that analyzes a book’s contents, style, and merits, typically combining summary with personal or scholarly assessment. Guidelines for reviews vary based on the platform (academic, blog, or commercial), but generally follow a structure of 1000-1500 words focusing on analysis rather than just plot summary.
Deadline
- The deadline for submissions is Friday, 15th May 2026.
Important Links
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Official Brochure is here
