Author Guidelines
Guidelines for Authors
We invite authors to submit original manuscripts that have not been previously published or submitted for consideration elsewhere. All submissions will undergo an initial review by the editorial team to ensure they meet the objectives and scope of the Court Law Review (CLR). Should a manuscript be deemed suitable, it will be sent for double-anonymized peer review, following which the editorial board will make a final decision on acceptance or rejection.
Please note: Prior to submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any copyrighted materials (e.g., photographs, tables, data) included in their manuscript. All individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research must be listed as co-authors and give their consent to be named. Where applicable, the study must be approved by the relevant ethics committee(s) in accordance with the laws of the country in which the research took place.
The editor reserves the right to reject a submission if it does not meet the minimum academic standards, lacks a properly structured research design, or fails to articulate a clear research problem. The manuscript’s title should be concise yet informative, and the abstract should accurately reflect the essence of the work. This increases the likelihood that reviewers will agree to undertake the review and that your submission will receive a favorable evaluation. Please also ensure that your manuscript adheres to the Editorial Policies posted on our website.
Submission Requirements
Before submitting, please verify that your manuscript meets the following criteria:
Relevance to the Journal’s Scope and Policy
The manuscript should align with CLR’s thematic areas and comply with the standards outlined in the “Guidelines for Authors.”
Originality and Non-Duplication
The submission must not have been previously published or be under review by any other publication.
Accuracy of References and Bibliography
All references, bibliographic entries, and citations must be verified for completeness and correctness.
Preparation of Illustrations
All tables and figures should be numbered and labeled appropriately within the text.
Permission for Use
Written permission to publish any copyrighted materials (photographs, charts, data sets, etc.) must be obtained by the author, where necessary.
Types of Submissions
Articles (Original Papers)
Original scientific research or theoretical explorations that meet standards of academic novelty and contribute significantly to the relevant field of knowledge.
Commentaries
Short analytical texts focusing on, for example, judicial practice, draft legislation, or other legal issues within the journal’s scope.
(The collection also publishes general recommendations of the conference organizers and an editorial introduction by the chief editor(s).)
“Articles” Section Policy
This is the default policy for articles accepted for publication in CLR. To submit a new manuscript to this section, click on “Make a Submission” and follow the system instructions.
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Research Articles
1 Publication Types
- Original Papers – scholarly articles presenting new research results, theoretical insights, or innovative legal analysis.
- Comments – shorter analytical pieces focusing on specific case law, draft legislation, or a targeted legal issue relevant to the Review’s scope.
CLR is compiled once a year, based on the results of the annual conference supported by AIP: “Current Issues of Court Law” (see more about the conference here). Selected papers, after peer review and editorial approval, are published in a single annual volume of Review.
Requirements
Research Article
Length: Typically ranging from 5,000 to 7,000 words.
Structure: Research articles generally follow a structured format, including an abstract, introduction, methodology (which may focus on legal research methods), results and discussion with analysis of legal issues, discussion of relevant case law or statutes, and a conclusion. The methodology section should outline the legal research approach and any empirical or doctrinal methods employed.
Sources: Research articles should include a comprehensive list of relevant legal sources, such as primary legal materials (statutes, case law), secondary legal materials (legal commentary, scholarly articles), and other reputable legal sources. Proper citation and referencing should follow the preferred legal citation style of OSCOLA.
Comments
1 Publication Types
- Original Papers – scholarly articles presenting new research results, theoretical insights, or innovative legal analysis.
- Comments – shorter analytical pieces focusing on specific case law, draft legislation, or a targeted legal issue relevant to the Review’s scope.
Comments
Length: Typically around 4,000 to 5,000 words.
Structure: Notes and comments provide concise contributions on specific legal issues, cases , or developments. They typically begin with a brief introduction, present key legal observations or arguments, analyze the legal implications, and provide concise conclusions or recommendations.
Sources: While notes and comments are shorter in length, they should still draw upon relevant legal sources, including statutes, case law, legal commentary, and scholarly articles. Citations should be provided to support the legal analysis and refer to the original legal sources.
