Submit Your Work
OJLP welcomes submissions for both peer-reviewed journal articles and editorially reviewed blog posts. Please review the relevant guidelines below before submitting your work.
Journal Article Submissions
We invite original, unpublished research articles that make a substantial contribution to the fields of law, public policy, and interdisciplinary legal studies.
Submission Requirements
- Word Limit: 5,000 to 10,000 words (including footnotes)
- Citation Style: OSCOLA (Oxford Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities)
(Alternatively, submissions with any internationally recognized citation style may be accepted with proper formatting) - Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
- Anonymity: The main manuscript should not contain any identifying information to facilitate double-blind peer review. A separate title page with a short author introduction should be uploaded.
Peer-Review Process
All journal submissions undergo a double-blind peer review conducted by at least two subject experts. The process typically takes 4–6 weeks. Authors will receive detailed feedback, and decisions will be communicated as:
- Accepted
- Accepted with Minor Revisions
- Revise and Resubmit
- Reject
Publication Fees (APCs)
OJLP follows a modest and transparent Article Processing Charge (APC) model to sustain open-access publishing:
- APC: ₹1500 / $25 (after acceptance)
- Waiver Policy: Full or partial waivers are available upon request for students, early-career researchers, and scholars from low-income or underrepresented regions.
No fee is charged for submission or peer review.
Licensing and Rights
OJLP operates under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Authors retain copyright and grant OJLP the right to publish and distribute the work.
Blog Submissions
OJLP's blog is a space for shorter, timely, and accessible commentary on legal and policy developments. We welcome:
- Case notes
- Policy critiques
- Legal tech & innovation posts
- Op-eds grounded in legal reasoning
Submission Requirements
- Word Limit: 800 to 3000 words
- Tone: Analytical yet accessible; jargon-free writing encouraged
- Citation Style: Internal hyperlinks where appropriate
- Format: Word Document (.docx) with author bio (50–100 words)
Editorial Process
Blog submissions are reviewed by the Blog Editors on a rolling basis. Authors will typically receive a response within 7–10 days. We reserve the right to edit for clarity, grammar, and style.
How to Submit
Email Submission
Manuscripts should be submitted via email with the appropriate subject line format.
editor@ojlp.in
Please include in your email:
- Subject: [Submission of Manuscript - <Manuscript_Title>]
- Main manuscript (anonymized)
- Separate title page with author information
Google Form Submission
Submit your journal article through our Google Form. This method allows for easier tracking and management of your submission.
The form will ask you to provide:
- Author information (name, affiliation, contact details)
- Manuscript title and abstract
- File uploads for your anonymized manuscript and title page
Email Submission
Blog posts should be submitted via email with the appropriate subject line format.
editor@ojlp.in
Please include in your email:
- Subject: [Submission of Blog - <Blog_Title>]
- Blog post in Word format
- Author bio (50-100 words)
Google Form Submission
Submit your blog post through our Google Form. This method allows for easier tracking and management of your submission.
The form will ask you to provide:
- Author information and bio
- Blog title and category
- File upload for your blog post
Questions?
For questions regarding submissions, please contact our editorial team at editorial@ojlp.in.
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days.