Author Guidelines

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Submission Categories

Research Articles

  • Word Limit: 4000–8000 words
  • Must contain original and substantial legal research.

Short Articles / Essays

  • Word Limit: 2000–4000 words
  • Focused discussion on contemporary legal issues.

Case Comments

  • Word Limit: 1500–3000 words
  • Critical analysis of recent judicial decisions.

Legislative Comments / Policy Analysis

  • Word Limit: 2000–4000 words

Book Reviews

  • Word Limit: 1000–2500 words

Formatting Requirements

  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font Size:
    • Main Text: 12 pt
    • Footnotes: 10 pt
  • Line Spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  • Alignment: Justified
  • Page Numbering: Bottom Center

Citation Style

The journal follows the latest edition of:

  • Bluebook Citation Style / OSCOLA

Footnotes must be used instead of endnotes.

Structure of Manuscript

Submissions should include:

  1. Title of the Paper
  2. Abstract (200–300 words)
  3. Keywords (5–7 keywords)
  4. Introduction
  5. Main Body with Headings/Subheadings
  6. Analysis/Discussion
  7. Conclusion
  8. References/Bibliography (if applicable)

Originality Requirement

  • Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
  • Simultaneous submissions are not permitted.
  • Plagiarism level less than 15%.

AI Usage Disclosure

Authors using AI-assisted tools for language enhancement or research support must disclose such usage.

Submission Procedure

Submissions should be emailed in MS Word format to: pgcllawreview@gmail.com

The subject line should mention: “Submission – PGCL Law Review – [Author Name]”