Call for Papers: Vishwakarma University Law Journal
About Vishwakarma University
Vishwakarma University (VU), Pune, is a natural extension of the Vishwakarma Group of Institutions’ educational legacy, spanning over 35 years. Established as a State Private University under Maharashtra Government Act in 2017, VU is UGC-approved and authorized to design and implement its curriculum, conduct examinations, and award degrees. The University is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. According to the Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings 2021, VU ranks among the top institutions globally, with over 1200 universities from 98 countries/regions.
About the Department of Law
The Department of Law at Vishwakarma University aims to nurture students into exceptional legal professionals who excel in integrity and serve society with professionalism. The department encourages original, socially relevant research in the field of law, aligning its vision with academic excellence.
About the Vishwakarma University Law Journal
The Vishwakarma University Law Journal is an annual, blind peer-reviewed journal published by the Department of Law at Vishwakarma University. The Journal seeks to contribute original, outstanding, and socially relevant research to the field of law. It provides a platform for academicians, practitioners, researchers, scholars, and students to share their ideas and contribute meaningfully to the legal academic discourse.
Who Can Submit?
Submissions are invited from:
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Students
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Academicians
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Practitioners
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Industry experts
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Research scholars
Theme
The Journal does not restrict its scope to a specific theme. However, submissions must address contemporary legal or socio-legal issues of relevance, with originality in approach and analysis.
Submission Guidelines
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Language: Submissions must be in English.
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Word Limit:
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Research Papers: 4,000–6,000 words (inclusive of footnotes)
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Case Comments: 2,000–3,000 words
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Book Reviews: 1,000–2,000 words
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Abstract: Submissions must be accompanied by an abstract not exceeding 300 words.
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Co-authorship: A maximum of two authors is allowed.
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Formatting:
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Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5-line spacing, justified text, 1-inch margins on all sides.
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Footnotes: Times New Roman, font size 10, 1.0-line spacing (endnotes are not allowed).
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Citation Style: Submissions must follow the ILI Rules of Footnoting. You can refer to the ILI Citation Guide.
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Anonymous Review: The name(s) of the author(s) should not appear on the manuscript to facilitate blind review.
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Submission Process:
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All submissions must be sent to journal.law@vupune.ac.in in MS Word format.
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The name, affiliation, designation, mailing address, mobile number, and e-mail address of the author (or corresponding author, if more than one) should be mentioned in a separate MS Word document.
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Attach proof of payment for the submission fee.
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Plagiarism Check
All submissions will undergo a plagiarism check. The similarity percentage must comply with UGC-approved guidelines.
Publication Fee
A publication fee of ₹500 (approximately $6 USD, subject to exchange rates) is payable upon acceptance of the article for publication.
Deadline for Submission
The last date to submit your full paper is May 10, 2025.
Bank Details for Online Transfer
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Account Holder Name: Vishwakarma University
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Bank Name: NKGBS Co-operative Bank
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Branch: Vadgaonsheri, Pune
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Account No: 081100900000003
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IFSC Code: NKGS0000081
Contact Information
For any queries, please contact:
Click here for official link- https://vulj.vupune.ac.in/pdfs/VU-Law-Journal-CFP-Volume_5_Issue_1.pdf