LexMentorJournal of Law and Policy
OnlineTwo issues per yearOpen Access

Submission Guidelines

The LexMentor Journal of Law and Policy invites original and unpublished contributions addressing law, legal studies, public policy and contemporary regulatory developments.

Categories and Word Limits

Research Articles
4,000–7,000 words
Essays
2,500–4,000 words
Case Comments
1,500–3,000 words
Legislative Comments
1,500–3,000 words
Book Reviews
1,000–2,000 words

Word limits exclude footnotes unless otherwise stated.

Formatting

File format
Microsoft Word
Typeface
Times New Roman
Body text
12 pt, 1.5 line spacing
Footnotes
10 pt, single spacing
Citation style
The Bluebook, 22nd Edition
Abstract
150250 words
Keywords
Four to six keywords

Anonymous Manuscript

The manuscript must not contain the author’s name, institutional affiliation, acknowledgements or other identifying information. Author details must be provided in a separate cover document.

Required Submission Material

  • Anonymous manuscript
  • Separate cover document
  • Abstract
  • Four to six keywords
  • Author biography of 80–120 words
  • Designation and institutional affiliation
  • Contact information
  • Declaration of originality
  • Conflict-of-interest declaration
  • Funding disclosure, where applicable
  • Generative AI disclosure, where applicable
  • Permission for third-party material, where applicable

File Naming

Manuscript files should be named using the author’s surname and a short form of the article title.

Tables, Figures and Images

Tables, figures and images must be clearly numbered, titled and accompanied by source or permission information where applicable.

Originality

Submissions must be original and must not be under simultaneous consideration by another journal or publication.

Citation Responsibility

Authors remain responsible for verifying all quotations, case names, citations, statutory references, URLs and bibliographic information.

Withdrawal Policy

An author seeking to withdraw a manuscript must send a reasoned written request to the Editorial Office. Withdrawal after acceptance may be permitted only in exceptional circumstances.

Editorial Communication

The Journal seeks to communicate editorial decisions within a reasonable period. Timelines may vary depending on subject complexity, editorial workload and reviewer availability.

How to Submit

Send the complete submission to adisharma1976@gmail.com.

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