Welcome to Lexosphere’s submission guidelines! We are delighted to invite legal enthusiasts, scholars, and professionals to contribute to our platform. Below are detailed guidelines for submitting Research Papers, Essays/Short Articles, Case Notes, Legislative Comments, and Blogs. Please read the instructions carefully before submitting your work.

Research Papers

• Long Articles (3000-6000 words, Excluding footnotes)

Description: In this category, we seek submissions that delve deeply into a specific theme, thoroughly examining existing literature on the topic. Authors should critically assess the current practices in the field, pinpoint any shortcomings, and propose fresh perspectives along with practical recommendations. The category also welcomes theoretical explorations.

Objective: Analyze current practices, identify gaps, and propose constructive suggestions.

Theoretical Perspective: Theoretical pieces are also welcome.

• Essays/Short Articles (1500-3000 words, Excluding footnotes)

Description: Essays and short articles have a narrower focus, honing in on specific issues to offer fresh viewpoints and analytical insights. They present clear, identifiable arguments and may present alternative approaches to understanding the chosen subject matter.

Objective: Clearly articulate identifiable arguments and propose alternative conceptualizations.

• Case Notes and Legislative Comments (1200-2500 words)

Description: This category is meant for the analysis of any contemporary judicial pronouncement, legislative action, or policy proposal. Notes and Comments must trace the line of cases in which the decision appears and comment on its implications on the evolution of that branch of law. Similarly, a legislative comment or policy proposal must identify the object and expected impact of the legislative action/policy proposal in question.

Objective: Trace the line of relevant cases or actions and comment on their implications for the evolution of that branch of law.

General Instructions

• Abstract: Both long and short articles are required to include an abstract.
• Authors: Up to two authors are allowed for all categories.
• Originality: Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review by any other journal.
• Responsibility: Authors are solely responsible for any disputes arising from their manuscript, including copyright, defamation, objectionable content, or contempt.
• Word Limits: While it is advisable to adhere to the word limits of each category, the journal may be flexible depending on the quality of the article.

Format

Title Page

• Contains the title of the paper, names of the authors, and their institutional affiliations, followed by an abstract.

Main Manuscript

• Begins on the second page.

Formatting

• Main text in Times New Roman style, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
• Footnotes in Times New Roman Style, Size 10, with 1.0 line spacing.
• All headings must have uniform formatting.

Citations

• Conform to the Bluebook 19th or 20th Edition.

Plagiarism

• Ensure that the plagiarism level remains below 15% in your work. Utilize proper citations and references to avoid exceeding this limit.

Blogs (800-1200 words)

Submissions in this category should present a comprehensive engagement with the chosen theme, offering a nuanced exploration.

General Instructions

• Authors: Individual submissions only.
• Originality: Blogs must be original, unpublished, and not under review by any other platform.
• Responsibility: Authors are solely responsible for any disputes arising from their blog.

Format

• Main text in Times New Roman style, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
• Footnotes in Times New Roman Style, Size 10, with 1.0 line spacing.
• All headings must have uniform formatting.

Title

• Clear, engaging, and relevant.

Writing Style

• Concise, engaging, and informative.

Citations

• Conform to the Bluebook 19th or 20th Edition.

Plagiarism

• Ensure that the plagiarism level remains below 15% in your work. Utilize proper citations and references to avoid exceeding this limit.