CHOOL OF LAW: CALL FOR PAPERS UPES LAW REVIEW, VOLUME VIII (2023)
INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to announce that UPES Law Review has successfully launched its 7th Volume on the theme of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav-Transformation of Law and Justice in the Last 75 years’. The journal is now entering its 8th cycle and we are delighted to invite submissions from academicians, professionals and industry experts for the upcoming cycle.
The 21st century is unfolding into many complex challenges that have significantly affected the interaction between law and society. Exponential growth of technology, globalization, evolving social dynamics, and environmental crises have posed unique and multifaceted obstacles for legal systems worldwide. The challenges are diverse, intricate, and constantly evolving and demand a proactive approach to legal frameworks. Adapting to these challenges requires collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to upholding justice, equality, and the rule of law in an increasingly interconnected and complex world. As states strive to navigate this ever-changing landscape, it is inevitable to understand the impact of these challenges on the relationship between law and society.
The following themes are suggested:
- Technology and Ethics
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Human Rights and Social Justice
- Global Governance and International Law
- Mental Health and well-being
- Social inequality and Poverty
- Governance and accountability
Note: The above sub-themes are only illustrative. UPES Law Review would welcome papers on other topics related to inter-disciplinary legal questions.
ABOUT UPES SCHOOL OF LAW
As per National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022, the Ministry of Education, India, UPES School of Law has been ranked 21 in Law and was also ranked among the Top 10 Private Law colleges in India by India Today.
We have a vision to provide quality legal education in this new age of digital transformation. The institute is committed to not only exploring, but also implementing an outcome-based education. We focus on applying the new-age learning technologies to competency-based, adaptive and collaborative education. This will help us in creating a learning space which meets the unique need of every student.
In the coming years, we aim to focus on digital learning, through a balanced combination of technology, digital content, live instruction and experiential learning. Our partnerships with global institutions would provide the much needed ‘international exposure at home’ to our students. We have the privilege of becoming the first Indian university to partner with the UK-based University of Law. We also have MoUs with renowned institutions such as Maurer School of Law and Nottingham Trent University to provide progression opportunities for higher education.
ABOUT THE JOURNAL
UPES Law Review is the leading UGC CARE listed academic annual peer reviewed journal emanating and embracing legal scholarship, of School of Law, UPES, Dehradun, published by Eastern Book Company. It had its inception in 2013 when it published its first volume and received the ISSN Number: 2347-9620. Its superior reputation is reflected in the excellent quality of the articles published by academicians, industry experts, law experts and scholars in its previous four editions and this flagship journal is about to enter its eighth publication cycle this year.
The Law Review does not only maintain its high standards for publication but also the highest level of integrity, transparency and consistency and has been working towards creating a landscape to promote qualitative and scholarly research.
TIMELINE:
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Submission of Extended Abstract |
5th July 2023 |
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Communication of Acceptance of Abstract |
25th July 2023 |
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Submission of Full Paper |
20th September 2023 |
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Publication of the Volume |
Nov/Dec 2023 |
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1. Submissions can be in the form of articles, research papers and short notes. The acceptable word limit should not exceed:
o Long Articles/Research Papers: 7000 to 9000 words (inclusive of footnotes)
o Short Articles/Short Notes: 4000 to 5000 words (inclusive of footnotes)
2. Extended Abstract must contain central research question and research design along with
the proposed title and keywords (800 words).
FORMAT AND CITATION GUIDELINES
❖ Submission in a Microsoft Word-compatible format (.doc or .docx preferred). ❖ Font type and size of main text must be in Times New Roman 12 point font. ❖ Main title should be in full capitals, bold and centered 16 point font.
❖ Sub-titles should be in sentence case, bold and 12 point font.
❖ FootnotesshouldbeinTimesNewRomanfontsize10.
❖ Citation must be in Bluebook Uniform Style of Citation (21st edition). ❖ Plagiarism should be under 10%.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
1. Authors are requested to send their original, unpublished submissions in .doc/.docx format to [email protected]
2. The name of the file must contain Name of the Author(s) + Title of the Submission.
3. The submissions must be accompanied by a covering letter bearing the following information:
- ❖ Full Name of the Author(s)
- ❖ Position /Designation
- ❖ Institutional Affiliations (if any)
- ❖ Contact Details of the Author(s)
PUBLICATION POLICY
- ❖ The submissions should be original work of the authors and must not be published elsewhere. Submissions with plagiarized content and copyright issues will be rejected out- rightly.
- ❖ By sending the submissions to UPES Law Review, the author(s) agree to assign exclusive copyright in the work to UPES Law Review It shall be entitled to, without limitation, publish and reproduce the submission (or part(s) thereof) in any manner it sees fit (with due acknowledgement to the author) subject to the doctrine of fair use as enumerated under the Copyright Act.
- ❖ The editors reserve the right to edit the submissions (or part(s) thereof) for publication without permission from or further notice to the author.
- ❖ After initial screening, short-listed submissions will go through a double blind peer review process and the final selection will be based on that procedure.
FOR ANY QUERIES AND CLARIFICATIONS, KINDLY CONTACT:
MANAGING EDITOR
Mehreen Manzoor,
Assistant Professor-Senior Scale, School of Law, UPES [email protected]
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, Mr. Abhishek Sinha Associate Dean & Associate Professor, School of law, UPES
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Ruby Yadav Assistant Professor-Senior Scale,
School of Law, UPES [email protected]
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Dr. Shikha Dimri, Professor,
School of Law, UPES