Submissions Open for 2025 Edition | Deadline: July 20, 2025
About HRLJ
The Human Rights Law Journal (HRLJ) is the flagship annual double-blind peer-reviewed publication of National Law University Odisha (NLUO). Dedicated to advancing discourse in national and international human rights, HRLJ provides a platform for critical analysis of contemporary legal challenges and human rights issues through original research, case commentary, and book reviews.
Backed by a distinguished editorial committee and an international advisory board of legal experts, HRLJ fosters innovation in legal writing and encourages multidisciplinary exploration of rights-based issues.
Themes for Submission
Authors may choose from the following suggested themes (or any related to human rights law:
- Technology and Human Rights
- Human Rights of Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
- The Right of Asylum and Human Rights
- National Human Rights Institutions in India
- International Enforcement of Human Rights
- Human Rights and Multinational Corporations
- Rights of Prisoners under Human Rights Law
- Any other contemporary issue pertaining to Human Rights Law
Types of Submissions Invited
1. Research Articles (Max: 6000 words)
Comprehensive and in-depth analysis of legal and human rights issues using doctrinal or empirical research. Comparative perspectives are welcome.
2. Case Comments/Legislative Notes (Max: 3500 words)
Critical examination of recent or landmark cases, statutes, amendments, or government regulations — discussing legal evolution and future implications.
3. Book Reviews (Max: 2500 words)
Evaluative analysis of books authored by reputed scholars in the domain of human rights and law — focusing on relevance, impact, and unexplored insights.
> Word limits exclude footnotes. Reasonable flexibility may be applied based on content quality.
Who Can Contribute?
Submissions are welcome from:
- Legal Academicians
- Practitioners
- Policy Professionals
- Research Scholars
- Postgraduate and Doctoral Students
- Anyone with a keen interest in human rights law
- Co-authorship: Allowed up to three authors per manuscript
Submission Format
Font: Times New Roman
Main Text: Size 12, 1.5 spacing
Footnotes: Size 10, single spacing
Citation Style: OSCOLA (Oxford Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities)
File Format: .doc or .docx
File Name: Author’s Name + Title of Submission
Headings/Subheadings: Bold, same font and size as main text, with numbering
How to Submit?
Submit your original and unpublished manuscript via email to hrlj@nluo.ac.in.
All entries will undergo a double-blind peer review process and will be evaluated on merit by the Editorial Board.
Important Notes (Editorial Policy)
- Only original, unpublished manuscripts will be considered.
- Submissions must not be under review with any other publication.
- Authors are responsible for ensuring no copyright infringement or plagiarism.
- All manuscripts will be screened for plagiarism before review.
- The Editorial Board’s decision is final on all matters related to selection and publication.
- No publication or submission fees apply.
Last Date for Submission: 20th July 2025
Contact for Queries
- Mr. Kumar Aghna Mukherjee
+91-9776823865
- Ms. Auroshikha Mohanty
+91-7873809999
