About the Organisation
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) Law College, Mangaluru, is a premier institution dedicated to legal education and research. Affiliated with Karnataka State Law University (KSLU), Hubballi, and recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI), Delhi, the institution is managed by the SDM Educational Society under the leadership of Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade.
About the Journal
The Lex Plus Student Law Review is a peer-reviewed, student-led law journal that aims to encourage academic research in specialized and emerging legal fields. It provides a platform for law students, researchers, and legal professionals to contribute to contemporary legal discussions.
Call for Papers
The Editorial Board invites original and unpublished research papers, case commentaries, legislative analyses, and book reviews for Volume V (2024-25) of the journal. Submissions must align with the theme and adhere to the prescribed guidelines.
Eligibility
- Law students (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)
- Research scholars
- Academicians and faculty members
- Legal practitioners
Theme
Niche Areas in Law
(Authors are encouraged to explore lesser-discussed or emerging legal topics, specialized legal fields, or interdisciplinary legal research.)
Submission Categories
Authors may submit their work under the following categories:
- Research Papers (3,000-6,000 words)
- Case Commentaries (1,500-3,000 words)
- Legislative Analysis (2,000-4,000 words)
- Book Reviews (1,000-2,500 words)
(Word limits include footnotes.)
Standards & Formatting Guidelines
1. Citation Format
- Submissions must strictly adhere to the OSCOLA (Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities) citation format.
- Footnotes must comply with OSCOLA guidelines and should appear at the bottom of the relevant page.
2. Document & Text Formatting
- File Format: Only Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) submissions will be accepted. PDF submissions will not be considered.
Main text: Book Antiqua, 14-point font, with 1.5-line spacing.
- Footnotes: Book Antiqua, 10-point font, with single-line spacing.
- Indentation: Each new paragraph must begin with a 1-inch indent.
- Page Layout:
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides.
- Alignment: All text must be left-aligned (justified alignment is not permitted).
- Must be numbered and include a clear title.
- Citations within tables and figures must follow OSCOLA formatting.
Review & Selection Process
Submission Guidelines
- Co-authorship is allowed (Maximum two authors per submission).
- Submissions must be emailed to lexpluslawreview@gmail.com with the subject line “LEX PLUS – MANUSCRIPT”.
- Authors should expect an acknowledgment within five business days.
For editorial assistance, contact lexpluslawreview@gmail.com.
Submission Deadline
20th April 2025
Contact Information
For Queries & Assistance
- S. Shivshankar Bhat – +91 7892570115
- Apeksha Poojary K.K. – +91 8971547037
Important Note
All documents related to themes, sub-themes, sample papers, rule book, initial registration, and guidelines are available in the QR code below. Kindly scan the QR code for access.
