We welcome original work from practitioners, scholars, judges where ethically appropriate, researchers, journalists, students and specialists whose expertise materially advances a legal question.
Begin with an argument
A strong pitch states a proposition that can be tested. It does not merely announce a broad topic. Explain what the prevailing account misses, why the issue matters now and which authorities will carry the analysis.
Usual lengths
Dispatch
600–1,000 words
Commentary
900–1,800 words
Opinion
800–1,600 words
Analysis
1,500–3,000 words
Case or Statute Note
1,500–3,000 words
Longform or Symposium
By agreement with the editor
Manuscript structure
- Use a precise headline and a subtitle that states the significance.
- Place the central argument early.
- Use descriptive headings for long pieces.
- Link or cite the best available primary authority.
- Explain technical terms when a careful non-specialist reader may not know them.
- Separate fact, authority, inference and normative judgment.
Originality and simultaneous submission
Tell the editor whether the work has appeared elsewhere, is under review elsewhere or develops earlier work. Republishing or substantially recycling undisclosed text is not acceptable.
Disclosure
Disclose professional involvement, representation, funding, institutional roles, litigation participation, political office, financial interests or close personal relationships that a reasonable reader would consider relevant.
What editing may involve
Accepted work may receive structural editing, source verification, citation editing, legal-risk review, headline development and copy editing. Authors approve material changes, but the journal controls style, presentation and publication timing.
What a complete pitch contains
- A working headline and proposed format.
- The central proposition in one or two sentences.
- Why the issue matters now and to whom.
- The principal judgment, statute, data or authority.
- The argument’s likely structure and meaningful counterargument.
- Estimated length and proposed delivery date.
- Relevant biography, expertise and prior work.
- Conflicts, representation, funding, simultaneous submission and previous publication.
Style and reader orientation
Write for an intelligent reader who may not practise in the field. Prefer precise verbs and concrete propositions. Define specialised terms at first use. Use headings to reveal the logic of the argument. Avoid inflated claims, performative certainty, unexplained abbreviations and long quotations that substitute for analysis. Use respectful language when criticising courts, institutions, counsel, parties and other authors.
Sources and working files
Authors should retain copies of central authorities, datasets, calculations, permissions, interview notes and translated material until the editorial process and any reasonable post-publication period are complete. Editors may request the complete source rather than a screenshot or extract. Where a source is inaccessible to readers, explain its provenance and why it is reliable.
Authorship and acknowledgements
A byline is reserved for people who made a substantial intellectual contribution, approved the final work and accept responsibility for it. Research, editing, translation, data or institutional assistance that does not meet that threshold should be acknowledged with consent. Ghost authorship, purchased authorship and omission of a material author are prohibited.
Permissions and third-party rights
Authors must identify photographs, charts, extended quotations, tables and other third-party material. Do not assume that online availability permits reuse. The author should obtain necessary permissions or provide enough information for the editor to assess a lawful exception. Confidentiality, privilege, court restrictions and contractual obligations remain the author’s responsibility to disclose.
Editorial decision outcomes
After acceptance
The journal may edit headline, structure, length, citations and style. Authors receive material substantive changes for approval. Publication timing may change because of verification, legal developments, operational constraints or editorial priorities. Authors must promptly disclose new interests or authority that affect the article before publication.
Author questions
May I submit a piece based on my thesis or conference paper?
Yes, if it is adapted for the journal, substantially original in expression, appropriately attributed and not restricted by another publisher or institution.
Can I submit in Bangla?
Where the editorial team can support the required review and editing, yes. The language of publication, translation responsibility and authoritative version should be agreed before acceptance.
Will I be paid?
Any honorarium or commissioned fee must be agreed in writing before work begins. Absence of payment does not reduce the journal’s standards or give the author a right to publication.
Can I withdraw a submission?
Yes before publication, but notify the editor promptly. Withdrawal after substantial commissioned work or after final scheduling may affect future commissioning, especially where costs or exclusivity were agreed.