Open access journal · Double-blind peer review
Lexfolio Journal of Law, Policy and Social Sciences
- LJLPS
- Published by Lexfolio, India
- Bi-monthly, rolling publication
- Online ISSN: applied for after Volume 1, Issue 1
Lexfolio/LJLPS/Call for Papers: LJLPS Volume 1, Issue 1 (Free, No Fee)
Call for Papers: LJLPS Volume 1, Issue 1 (Free, No Fee)
The Lexfolio Journal of Law, Policy and Social Sciences (LJLPS) invites original, unpublished manuscripts for its inaugural issue, Volume 1, Issue 1 (January to February 2027). Publication in this issue is completely free: no submission fee, no review fee and no publication fee. An optional paid fast-track review is available for authors who need a quicker decision.
Key details
| Issue | Volume 1, Issue 1 (January to February 2027) |
|---|---|
| Fee | Free at every stage (optional paid fast-track review available) |
| Submissions | Open now, on a rolling basis |
| Priority date | Submit by 31 December 2026 for the best chance of inclusion in Issue 1 |
| Publication | Online, from January 2027, each paper on its own page with a PDF |
| Peer review | Double-blind |
| Licence | CC BY 4.0; authors keep copyright |
| Certificate | Verifiable Certificate of Publication for every author |
Any manuscript submitted while Issue 1 is open stays free, even if it is finally published in a later issue.
Themes
The issue is open to all areas within our aims and scope. Suggested themes include:
- The new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS and BSA) in practice
- Data protection, artificial intelligence and platform regulation
- Constitutional rights, federalism and institutional accountability
- The Labour Codes and the future of work
- Climate change, environment and sustainable development
- Corporate governance, ESG and insolvency
- Gender, caste and social justice
- Welfare delivery, digital public infrastructure and public policy evaluation
- International law, trade and India’s foreign policy
- Courts, access to justice and legal education
Who can submit
Undergraduate and postgraduate students, Ph.D. scholars, faculty members, advocates, policy professionals and independent researchers, from India and abroad. Co-authorship is allowed up to three authors (four with the editors’ approval).
Types of submission
- Research Article: 5,000 to 10,000 words
- Short Article: 3,000 to 5,000 words
- Case Comment or Legislative Comment: 2,000 to 4,000 words
- Policy Brief or Essay: 2,500 to 5,000 words
- Book Review: 1,500 to 3,000 words
Word counts exclude footnotes and references.
How to submit
- Prepare your manuscript following the author guidelines, with all author details removed from the file.
- Fill in the online submission form, upload the Word file and accept the declarations.
- Note the manuscript ID you receive by email and quote it in all correspondence.
Contact
Editorial Office, LJLPS: support@lexfolio.in
Frequently asked questions
Is publication in Issue 1 really free?
Yes. Review and publication in Volume 1, Issue 1 cost nothing. The only paid item is the optional fast-track review, which you never need to choose to be published.
Can I submit after 31 December 2026?
Yes. Submissions are open all year. 31 December 2026 is a priority date for Issue 1; later submissions are considered for the next available issue, and stay free if they were submitted while Issue 1 was open.
Can non-law students submit?
Yes. LJLPS publishes work in public policy and the social sciences too, including political science, economics, sociology and public administration.
Can I submit a paper presented at a seminar?
Yes, if it has not been published in proceedings or elsewhere. Mention the seminar in your note to the editor.