Call for Paper: Legal Specs Journal of Research & Legal Studies [Submit by: 30 April 2023]

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About Legal Specs

Legal Specs is a community of law aficionados from throughout the country who believe that law should be available to everyone, as stated in the spirit of the Constitution. This community operates under the common motto “Lawyers in Making” with the goal of improving students’ awareness of careers and outreach.

We provide a wide range of legal possibilities, such as internships in various legal areas, legal courses, legal contests, and legal notes. We do not stop there; we also teach students how to flourish in many aspects and how to build their Legal Competency in this highly competitive environment.

About the Journal – Legal Specs Journal of Research and Legal Studies

Legal Specs Journal of Research and Legal Studies is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to exploring and analyzing various aspects of law and legal systems. It aims to provide a platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and students to publish their original research, insights, and opinions on the latest developments and emerging issues in the legal field. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, civil and criminal law, international law, comparative law, constitutional law, administrative law, intellectual property law, environmental law, and human rights law.

Theme(s)

Criminal Law
Contract Law
Property Law
Tort Law
Constitutional Law
Administrative Law
International Law
Environmental Law
Immigration Law
Labor and Employment Law
Intellectual Property Law
Health Law
Family Law
Tax Law
Securities Law
Cyber Law
Bankruptcy Law
Civil Rights Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Evidence Law.

Topic(s)

The impact of technology on privacy laws
The constitutionality of warrantless searches and seizures
The effects of mandatory minimum sentencing laws
The effectiveness of restorative justice in reducing recidivism
The role of international criminal courts in combating global crimes
The legality of the death penalty in modern society
The impact of social media on freedom of speech
The legal implications of police brutality and use of excessive force
The intersection of law and medicine in end-of-life decision-making
The effects of legalizing marijuana on criminal justice systems
The legality of affirmative action policies in education and employment
The ethical considerations of genetic testing and privacy
The effects of intellectual property laws on innovation and creativity
The legal implications of cyberbullying and online harassment
The role of government in regulating internet privacy and data security
The legality of mandatory vaccination policies in public health
The effects of anti-discrimination laws on workplace diversity and inclusion
The legal considerations of artificial intelligence and autonomous machines
The role of international law in protecting human rights
The impact of climate change on environmental law and policy.

Note – Please note that the topics and subjects listed above are not exhaustive, and there are many other areas of law that law students may be interested in exploring for their research papers or studies. These are simply suggestions to help spark ideas and provide a starting point for research. Students should feel free to explore other areas of law that interest them and are relevant to their coursework or professional goals.

Important Dates

· Last date of submission- 30^th April, 2023

· Communication of Acceptance- 5^th May, 2023

· Date of Publication- By the Second Week of May

Review policy

After the Submission is received by Legal Specs, the receiving will be given to candidates and the entire review procedure will take at least 5 days, as a result of which we will expect you to wait for the said time.

The entire review procedure will be done in 2 stages.
1. Stage 1– Plagiarism check and Grammar check.
2. Stage 2– Review procedure, by Editorial Team.

The total review procedure entertained by the Legal Specs editorial team will be done on double blind peer review that is the review will be done utmost twice, be in in the stage 1 or stage 2 beyond that if any of the submission will be found incomplete, the final rejection will be given for the Manuscript and the submission will be completely rejected.

Right from the receiving is granted to candidates, the manuscript will be sent for Plagiarism checking, the Plagiarism check software used by the Editorial team of Legal Specs is the Turnitin software, the Plagiarism is approved till 10%, over that no further increase will be accepted, and all the manuscript exceeding the plagiarism criteria will be rejected and sent back, which can be reduced through paraphrasing.

After plagiarism check, Vocabulary and Grammar of the Manuscript will be checked and the Manuscript that lacks the same will be sent back, for the required changes.

After the said changes have been made and the manuscript will be sent to Legal Specs Editorial team for the review of submission, the Editorial team assigned for the Manual Review team, consist of two members, only after acceptation from first member of the team, second member will finally receive the submission for final manual review.

The Submission will finally only be accepted when both the members are satisfied with the Manuscript. The Manuscript submission will stand to rejection even if one of the members is unsatisfied by the submitted Manuscript, which directly means that, Editorial Board is divided by 1:1 ratio.

Submission Guidelines

Candidates will be required to submit their Papers to Legal Specs via Google forms, or the submission can be mailed, with subject line – “Submission for Call for Paper” no other means of submissions will be accepted unless stated otherwise.

The Editorial team will revert with analytical reviews within 5 days of receiving the Manuscript either with the submission or Rejection of Submission.