Overview
Juris Spectrum: International Journal of Law publishes a wide range of scholarly works that contribute to legal research, jurisprudence, and interdisciplinary legal discourse. The journal welcomes submissions from academicians, researchers, legal professionals, practitioners, and students.
Authors are advised to select the appropriate category of submission based on the nature, scope, and depth of their manuscript. For the purposes of submission, these categories are streamlined into four primary sections in the journal’s online system: Research Articles, Short Articles, Case Comments, and Book Reviews. Submissions such as Legislative and Policy Analysis and Interdisciplinary and Empirical Studies are considered under Research Articles, depending on their nature and scope.
1. Research Articles (Long Articles)
Research Articles are comprehensive and in-depth scholarly works that engage critically with legal issues, doctrines, theories, or policy developments.
Word Limit:
8,000 – 12,000 words (including footnotes)
Key Features:
- Original and analytical research
- Clear research questions or arguments
- Engagement with existing legal literature
- Structured analysis with proper OSCOLA footnotes
2. Short Articles
Short Articles focus on specific legal issues, recent developments, or emerging areas of law. These submissions are more concise than full-length research articles but must maintain academic rigor.
Word Limit:
4,000 – 8,000 words (including footnotes)
Key Features:
- Focused legal analysis
- Discussion of contemporary legal developments
- Critical perspective with scholarly depth
3. Case Comments / Case Reviews
Case Comments or Case Reviews provide critical analysis of recent judicial decisions delivered by constitutional courts, supreme courts, high courts, or international judicial bodies.
Word Limit:
3,000 – 5,000 words (including footnotes)
Key Features:
- Clear summary of facts and issues
- Analysis of legal reasoning and ratio decidendi
- Evaluation of the decision’s impact on law and jurisprudence
4. Legislative and Policy Analysis
This category includes analytical works examining recent legislation, amendments, government policies, regulatory frameworks, or law reform initiatives.
Word Limit:
4,000 – 8,000 words (including footnotes)
Key Features:
- Examination of legislative intent and policy objectives
- Critical assessment of legal and social implications
- Suggestions for reform or improvement
5. Book Reviews
Book Reviews critically examine recently published books related to law, legal theory, jurisprudence, or allied disciplines.
Word Limit:
2,000 – 4,000 words
Key Features:
- Identification of the book’s central arguments
- Critical evaluation of methodology and contribution
- Relevance to contemporary legal scholarship
6. Interdisciplinary and Empirical Studies
The journal welcomes interdisciplinary and empirical research that intersects law with other disciplines such as sociology, economics, political science, technology, or environmental studies.
Word Limit:
As per the category most closely aligned with the submission (subject to editorial discretion)
Special Note:
- In exceptional cases, a reference list or bibliography may be permitted at the discretion of the Editorial Board.
- Authors must clearly explain the interdisciplinary or empirical methodology adopted.
Selection of Article Type
Authors are responsible for selecting the most appropriate category for their manuscript at the time of submission. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reclassify a submission if deemed necessary for editorial or academic reasons.
Important Note to Authors
All submissions, irrespective of category, are subject to:
- Double-blind peer review
- Plagiarism and ethical compliance checks
- Editorial discretion and quality standards
Authors are advised to carefully review the Author Guidelines and Submission Process pages before submission.