Formatting Style

Bibliographic Data & Literature Citations

Accurate citations are the foundation of academic integrity. Every source cited in your manuscript must include complete bibliographic details, formatted strictly using the Bluebook 21st Edition, the standard for all legal scholarship submitted to this journal.

• Use Bluebook 21st Edition for all footnotes, case laws, statutes, and journal articles.
• Cite only reputable sources, including peer-reviewed journals, published books, and recognized legal databases such as SCC Online, Manupatra, or Westlaw.
• All citations must be accurate, consistent, and verifiable.
• Authors unfamiliar with Bluebook formatting should consult the official guide at legalbluebook.com before submission.

Paper Format & Structure

This journal follows a double-blind peer review process. Authors must structure their manuscript exactly as outlined below to protect reviewer and author anonymity.

• Page 1: Title of the paper, author name(s), and institutional affiliation.
• Page 2: Abstract of 150–250 words. Author details may appear on this page only.
• Page 3 onward: Main manuscript content with no identifying information.

Author names, affiliations, or acknowledgements must not appear anywhere in the main manuscript. Manuscripts that violate this requirement will be returned before review.

Manuscript Formatting

All submissions must follow these formatting standards. Manuscripts that do not comply may be desk rejected without review.

• Font: Times New Roman throughout.
• Body Text: 12 pt.
• Footnotes: 10 pt.
• Spacing: 1.5 for body text and 1.0 for footnotes.
• Alignment: Fully justified.
• Headings: Clear and hierarchical; use H1, H2, and H3 consistently.
• File Format: MS Word (.docx) preferred.

Infographics & Visual Exhibits

Authors are encouraged to include high-quality visuals where they strengthen the analysis.

• Include charts, graphs, tables, diagrams, or images where relevant.
• Number all visuals sequentially, such as Table 1, Table 2, Figure 1, and Figure 2.
• Reference every visual within the manuscript text, for example, “As illustrated in Figure 1...”
• Provide a clear caption and original data source for every visual.
• Submit images at a minimum resolution of 300 DPI.

Citation Standards & Academic Integrity

This journal holds all submissions to the highest standards of citation accuracy and scholarly integrity.

• Accuracy: Verify every author name, title, volume, and page number.
• Completeness: All citations must contain complete bibliographic details without partial or missing information.
• Consistency: Apply Bluebook 21st Edition uniformly throughout the manuscript.
• Sources: Use recognized academic journals, legal databases, or established publishers.
• Editorial Action: Manuscripts containing fabricated, incomplete, or incorrectly formatted citations may be returned for revision or rejected at editorial discretion.

Strong, well-sourced citations do not merely satisfy a formal requirement. They significantly strengthen the credibility and persuasive force of your legal argument.