International Journal of Law, Culture and Society (IJLCS) Volume II – Issue I (JAN–MARCH 2026)

Volume II – Issue I (JAN – MARCH, 2026)

Last Date: 28^th February, 2026 (For First Phase)

Submission: Rolling Basis (Until Deadline)

The Editorial Board of the International Journal of Law, Culture and Society (IJLCS) invites original, unpublished manuscripts for Volume II – Issue I. Following the encouraging scholarly response to its earlier issues, IJLCS continues to provide a rigorous interdisciplinary forum for research at the intersection of law, culture, and social transformation.

Issue I was formally forwarded with a Foreword by Dr. Emma Roberts, Head of Law, University of Salford, England, marking the journal’s inaugural academic milestone. Issue II was officially forwarded by Dr. George Forji Amin, Senior Lecturer in Law and Course Lead at the School of Law, York St John University, United Kingdom, further strengthening the journal’s international academic engagement.

Building on this foundation, the journal now seeks high-quality scholarly contributions that critically engage with contemporary legal, cultural, and societal issues.

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.

Suggested Themes

(Non-exhaustive—authors may submit on any theme within the journal’s broad scope)

• 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.

Categories of Submission

• 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• Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.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 may submit via the official Google Form:
https://forms.gle/41i4gsYkwUU7cxf97

Each submission must include:

1. Anonymised manuscript
2. Title page with author details
3. Abstract + keywords
4. Declaration of originality

Review Process

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a double-blind peer review. Final decisions are typically communicated within 2-3 weeks of submission.

Important Dates

• Final Deadline: 28 FEB 2026
• Rolling submission window: Until deadline

Contact

submissions.ijlcs@gmail.com
editor.ijlms@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/international-journal-of-law-culture-and-society-b4ab7138a/

website – https://ijlcs.in/