by International Journal of Law Management & Humanities (IJLMH)
The International Journal of Law Management & Humanities (IJLMH) has issued a Call for Papers for Volume 9, Issue 3 (Issue 52). IJLMH is a bi-monthly, Double-Blind, Peer-Reviewed international journal carrying ISSN 2581-5369 and a Journal Impact Factor (PIF) of 7.010 as of 2026. It welcomes submissions across Research Papers, Articles, Short Notes, Book Reviews, and Case Commentaries — with no fixed thematic restriction, provided the work relates to Law, Management, or Humanities.
The journal is indexed in over 30 databases, including HeinOnline, Manupatra, Google Scholar, and ROAD, and is available in more than 331 libraries worldwide — among them Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford. Authors from 56+ countries and 400+ universities have previously published in IJLMH, making it a well-established platform for academic legal writing. Every accepted manuscript receives a free Digital Object Identifier (DOI) and an e-Certificate upon publication.
Submissions are accepted online through the IJLMH portal or via email. The journal promises a review result within 2 days of submission and publication within 3–5 working days after acceptance and completion of pre-publication formalities. Manuscript Processing Charges are payable only after acceptance — meaning there is no upfront fee to submit your work.
Career significance & professional impact
A publication in IJLMH carries weight in the Indian legal academic landscape primarily because of where it is indexed. HeinOnline and Manupatra are among the most widely used legal research databases in India and globally — having your work accessible on these platforms means practitioners, judges, academics, and future employers can actually find and cite what you have written. This is different from publishing in a journal that exists only in name.
The journal's presence in 331+ libraries — including Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford — and its readership across 56+ countries lends an international dimension that is increasingly relevant as Indian law students compete for LLM programmes abroad, international moot court opportunities, and globally-oriented legal roles.
From a practical career standpoint, having a peer-reviewed, DOI-assigned publication on your CV demonstrates research capability and disciplinary seriousness. This is particularly valued in judicial service preparation, academic careers, law firm research roles, and applications to prestigious graduate programmes. The e-Certificate provides verifiable proof of publication that can be submitted with applications. At a processing charge of INR 1,150 post-acceptance, the cost-to-credential ratio is relatively accessible for students.
For law students looking to build an academic profile, a publication in IJLMH can be a meaningful addition to a CV, particularly given the journal's indexing in widely recognised databases like HeinOnline and Manupatra — platforms actively used by legal practitioners, academics, and recruiters across India and internationally.
The journal's rapid turnaround — review within 2 days and publication within 3–5 working days of acceptance — makes it one of the more accessible paths to a peer-reviewed publication without a long waiting period. This is especially valuable if you are approaching internship applications, judicial service examinations, LLM admissions, or placement seasons and want to demonstrate research aptitude quickly.
Beyond the credential itself, the process of drafting a research paper, article, or case commentary builds skills that are directly transferable: legal research, structured argumentation, citation discipline under Bluebook 19th Edition, and the ability to communicate complex ideas in writing. The scope is broad — any topic within Law, Management, or Humanities qualifies — giving you flexibility to write about an area you are already studying or genuinely curious about.
This Call for Papers is open to all — there are no restrictions based on year of study, institution type, or nationality. Law students at any stage (first year through final year), advocates, academicians, magistrates, vice-chancellors, deans, librarians, and professionals from any field and any country may submit.
The journal has previously published authors from 56+ countries and 400+ universities, reflecting its genuinely international and inclusive scope. Solo submissions are accepted, and co-authorship for up to 2 authors is covered under the base Manuscript Processing Charge without any additional cost for the second author.
The primary requirements relate to the submission itself rather than the author's background: the manuscript must not have been previously published anywhere, must not be currently under review with any other journal or publication, and must follow Bluebook 19th Edition citation format. The submission can be a Research Paper, Article, Short Note, Book Review, or Case Commentary — on any topic within Law, Management, or Humanities.
Application Deadline
29 May 2026
Closed
Submitting to IJLMH is a straightforward online process. Here is how to approach it step by step:
Prepare your manuscript:
Draft your Research Paper, Article, Short Note, Book Review, or Case Commentary on any topic within Law, Management, or Humanities. Ensure it is original, unpublished, and not currently under review elsewhere.
Follow citation guidelines:
All references and citations must conform strictly to the Bluebook 19th Edition format. Deviations from this standard can be grounds for rejection or revision requests.
Visit the submission portal:
Go to https://www.ijlmh.com/online-submission/ to submit your manuscript online. Alternatively, the journal also accepts submissions by email — check the official website for the relevant email address.
Submit your manuscript:
Upload or send your manuscript through the portal or email before the deadline of 29 May 2026. No fee is required at this stage.
Await the review result:
IJLMH communicates the review outcome within 2 days of submission, which is the Double-Blind Peer Review process.
Complete pre-publication formalities:
If accepted, you will be required to pay the Manuscript Processing Charge — INR 1,150 for Indian authors or USD 25 for international authors — before your paper goes to publication. Optional hard copies of certificates or paper booklets are available at an additional charge.
Receive your DOI and e-Certificate:
Upon publication (typically within 3–5 working days of acceptance and payment), your manuscript will receive a free Digital Object Identifier (DOI) and an e-Certificate.
Choose your topic strategically — the journal's open theme policy is an advantage, not a reason to pick something vague. Identify a specific legal question, a recent judicial development, a regulatory gap, or a comparative issue that you can address with clarity and original analysis. Avoid overly broad topics that cannot be treated with depth within the scope of your submission type.
Understand the submission types before you begin writing. A Research Paper calls for a fuller academic argument with methodology and analysis; a Case Commentary should closely engage with a specific judgment and its implications; a Short Note can be more focused and concise. Choosing the right format for your content will strengthen your submission.
Invest time in mastering Bluebook 19th Edition citation — this is non-negotiable for submission. A manuscript with inconsistent or incorrect citations signals carelessness and can result in rejection or additional rounds of revision. Use the Bluebook manual or verified online resources to format each citation correctly before submission.
Ensure your manuscript is genuinely original and not under review elsewhere. Submitting a paper simultaneously to multiple journals is an academic integrity violation and can have consequences for your professional reputation. If the paper has been used in part for a seminar or assignment, review what constitutes prior publication and stay within those boundaries.
Proofread thoroughly before submitting. The 2-day review turnaround means decisions are made quickly — a polished, well-structured manuscript with a clear abstract, logical flow, and clean language will stand out against submissions that have not been carefully edited. Ask a peer or senior student to read your draft before you submit.
A: No. There is no fee at the time of submission. The Manuscript Processing Charge — INR 1,150 for Indian authors or USD 25 for international authors — is payable only after your paper has been accepted. If your submission is not accepted, you do not pay anything.
A: Solo submissions are fully accepted. If you are submitting with a co-author, the base Manuscript Processing Charge covers up to 2 authors — there is no additional charge for the second author.
A: The journal requires that submissions have not been previously published and are not currently under review elsewhere. A paper submitted as a course assignment may or may not qualify depending on whether it has been formally published. Review the journal's submission guidelines carefully and, when in doubt, contact the journal directly before submitting.
A: All submissions must follow the Bluebook 19th Edition citation format. This applies to all types of submissions — Research Papers, Articles, Short Notes, Book Reviews, and Case Commentaries. Make sure every footnote and reference is formatted correctly before you submit.
A: Yes. All accepted and published manuscripts receive a free Digital Object Identifier (DOI) — a permanent, verifiable link to your publication — as well as an e-Certificate. Optional hard copies of the certificate or paper booklet are available at an additional charge if you require a physical copy.
The information presented here is based on the Call for Papers listing published on Lawctopus (https://www.lawctopus.com/cfp-international-journal-of-law-mgmt-humanities-volume-9-issue-3/) and cross-referenced with details from the official IJLMH website (https://www.ijlmh.com/online-submission/). This listing has been marked as Highly Verified on Lawships Discover. Details were last reviewed at the time of publication of this listing on discover.lawships.in.
The information provided on this page is intended for general guidance only and is based on details available at the time of publication. Deadlines, fees, eligibility criteria, submission requirements, and other details are subject to change by the organiser without prior notice. Lawships Discover (discover.lawships.in) is not affiliated with IJLMH and does not represent or endorse this publication. Always verify the latest details directly on the official IJLMH website before submitting your manuscript or making any payment.
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