Details of the Organization

The NUSRL Law Review (NLR) is the flagship academic journal of National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, a premier National Law University. The journal follows COPE principles and adopts a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to promote high-quality, original, and interdisciplinary legal research.
Chief Editor: Prof. (Dr.) Ashok R. Patil, Vice-Chancellor, NUSRL, Ranchi
Editor: Mr. Abhinav Gupta, Faculty, NUSRL, Ranchi

Details of the Blog/Paper

NUSRL Law Review invites original, unpublished research papers, articles, essays, book reviews, and case/legislative comments engaging with contemporary legal issues across disciplines.

Topic of paper/Blog

Multidisciplinary contemporary legal issues

Sub-theme

• (Preferred themes include, but are not limited to):
• Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws
• Artificial Intelligence and Legal Regulation
• Environmental Law and Climate Change Policy
• Human Rights and Social Justice
• Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance
• International Trade Law
• Consumer Protection Laws
• Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Age

Eligibility

• Academicians,
• legal practitioners,
• researchers, and
• students.
• Co-authorship up to two authors (relaxable in appropriate cases).

Types of Submission and Word Limit

• Research Papers: Up to 10,000 words
• Long Articles: Above 5,000 words
• Short Articles / Essays: 3,000–5,000 words
• Book Reviews / Case or Legislative Comments: 1,500–3,000 words

Submission Guidelines

• Original and unpublished work only
• AI-generated content not permitted
• Plagiarism above 15% (Turnitin) will be rejected
• File format: .docx
• Manuscript must be anonymised
• Font: Times New Roman (12 pt text, 10 pt footnotes)
• Citation Style: Bluebook 20th Edition (SCC/AIR preferred)
• Abstract: Max 250 words with 5 keywords

Dates to Remember

• Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026
• Review Timeline: Within 6 weeks of submission

How to Register?

Submit manuscripts via the official Google Form.
For queries: [email protected]