Call for Papers: Lex Plus Student Law Review Vol. VII at SDM Law College, Mangaluru [Online submission; due 10 Dec 2026]

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College, Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law, is at M.G. Road, Kodialbail, Mangaluru - 575003. It is managed by SDME Society, Ujire, affiliated to KSLU, Hubballi and recognised by BCI. The college commenced in 1974 and offers B.A. LL.B/B.B.A. LL.B (5 years), LL.B (3 years), LL.M in Business and Trade Law, and a Doctoral Degree in Law. In 2024 it commemorated its 50th anniversary, and in 2025 it was re-accredited with "B++" by NAAC.

The Lex Plus Student Law Review is a peer reviewed journal with an ISBN number, an IQAC initiative of the college. Six previous volumes have been released, and Volume VII (2026) is forthcoming. The journal gives students a platform to examine pressing legal issues, undertake rigorous research and contribute to the discourse on law, and invites students of various institutions to contribute.

The theme is Law in a Changing World. Sub-themes:

• Consumer Law
• Corporate Law
• International Law
• Legal Education
• Technology & Law
• Artificial Intelligence & Law

• Short Articles [2,000- 3,000 words]
• Long Articles [3,000- 5,000 words]
• Case Comments [1,000- 1,500 words]
• Book Reviews [750-1,000]

The submission guidelines separately state that the research paper must be between 2,000 – 3,000 words.

Research papers are invited from students pursuing law from recognised or esteemed institutions. Submissions may be single-authored or co-authored, with a maximum of two authors per submission. The names of all authors must be clearly mentioned in the cover letter.

• Word limit: 2,000 – 3,000 words, exclusive of footnotes. An abstract of not more than 250 words must precede the main paper.
• All submissions must be written in English.
• The submission must be the original work of the author(s), who must comply with applicable plagiarism and academic integrity standards.
• All submissions undergo an initial review and selection by the Editorial Board. Selected submissions then undergo blind peer review before final publication.
• S.D.M. Law College retains the copyright arising from publication of the submitted work. Authors must obtain written permission for the use of any copyrighted material and communicate it to the Editorial Board.
• The Editorial Board reserves the right to make necessary editorial modifications to accepted manuscripts.
• The paper must include a cover letter with the name of the author, college name, class, email ID and phone number.

• Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format. PDF submissions will not be accepted.
• Font: Times New Roman. Main text: 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing. Footnotes: 10 pt, single line spacing.
• Citations must follow the Indian Law Institute (ILI) Citation Style.
• Quotations within a sentence are enclosed in double quotation marks; a quotation within a quotation in single quotation marks; a quotation longer than three lines is set out in a separate block indented from both the left and right margins.
• Level One heading: numbered and centred. Level Two heading: left aligned and in bold. Level Three heading: left aligned and italicised.

The journal proposes cash prizes for the outstanding top two articles, determined through its editorial evaluation and selection process. The articles are recognised for research, legal analysis, originality and contribution to the theme. The brochure does not state the amount.

• Certificate of Merit: top two articles
• Certificate of Publication: published articles

Registration is free for all students. A soft copy of the published submission is given free. A hard copy can be sent subject to a fee; the amount is not stated.

The last date for submission of the completed paper is 10th December 2026. Email the manuscript to lexpluslawvii@gmail.com with the subject LEX PLUS- MANUSCRIPT. If any issues arise, contact the numbers below.

• Dr. Shaheema A.S, Associate Editor: +91 99167 76321
• Ms. Zulaika Afthaz, Student Editor: +91 80736 32117