Welcome to the Students' Research Society Blog for Law Students!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new blog, a space dedicated to providing law students with a platform to share their research, insights, and perspectives on the legal field.
As law students, we know that legal research can be challenging and time-consuming. It can be difficult to find reliable sources, and even more difficult to synthesize complex information into a clear and concise argument. However, legal research is an essential skill for every lawyer, and it is important to develop our research skills early in our careers. This blog is designed to help law students improve their research skills and share their findings with the legal community. We encourage students to submit blog posts on any topic related to law, including:
Case summaries
Legal analysis
Current events in the law
Reflections on law school and the legal profession
Tips for legal research and writing
We believe that this blog will be a valuable resource for law students at all stages of their academic careers. Whether you are a first-year student struggling to navigate the law library or a third-year student working on your thesis, we hope that you will find something useful on this blog.
We are also committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community of law students. We welcome submissions from students of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse range of voices is essential to a vibrant and healthy legal profession.
We invite you to join us on this new journey and help us to create a blog that is informative, engaging, and inclusive. We look forward to reading your submissions!
Blog Guidelines
Submissions: Submissions must be in a Word format and PDF format. All submissions are to be sent via email to kesjplaw.srs@gmail.com
The subject of the email should be titled – “Submission for Blogs_Name of the Author(s)”.
While submitting to the Blog, the author(s) shall be considered to consent the following: They warrant that the manuscript is their original work, and has not been simultaneously been submitted to any other platform for consideration; They consent to the publication of the submitted piece on the Blog provided that they are fully acknowledged as the author(s).
Content Relevance and Originality: All blog posts including articles, research paper, opinions, poems etc. must pertain to legal topics, including but not limited to recent legal developments, case analyses, legislative changes, or legal commentary.
Authorship: Co-authorship up to two authors is allowed. Refrain from mentioning the name, institutional affiliation, or any other detail of the author(s) in the document (i.e in the word doc or pdf attached). However, it is to be mentioned in the email of submission.
Eligibility: The blog section is an open forum, welcoming contributions from students of all the law colleges studying in 5 years or 3 years Integrated LLB course or professors/Advocates/scholars from legal background.
Deadline: There is no deadline for the submission of Blog posts. Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Originality: All works must be original and unpublished. The plagiarism limit is 15%.
Length: Longer posts may be accepted should the topic require an extensive discussion, and, if required, they may be published in parts, subject to the discretion of the editors.
Headings: Authors are encouraged to use headings to break up long posts. Headings should not be of more than one level and should be in bold.
Font and spacing: The title of the post must be formatted to Times New Roman font size 14, all Caps, and in bold. The main body of the text must be formatted to Times New Roman font size 12 with 1.5 line spacing with a single line space between paragraphs; and the end notes must be formatted to Times New Roman font size 10 with single line spacing.
Referencing: All references must be in the form of hyperlinks in the body of the submission. When applicable, hyperlink relevant legal cases, statutes, or other resources to facilitate access for readers. The author(s) are requested to maintain a uniform format of referencing throughout the article. All references must be mentioned at the end of the articles.
Tone and Professionalism: Maintain a professional and courteous tone in all blog posts. Offensive language, personal/political attacks, or derogatory statements are not permissible.
Frequency of Submissions: Authors are welcome to submit multiple blog posts but are encouraged to maintain a balanced frequency.
Promotion and Sharing: Authors are encouraged to share their published blog posts within their professional networks and on social media.
About Students' Research Society
The Students Research Society at KES' Shri Jayantilal H. Patel Law College is a vibrant, student-led organization dedicated to promoting academic excellence, research, and professional development among law students. With four key pillars - Academic Excellence, Research and Scholarship, Professional Development, and Community and Engagement - the society provides a platform for students to enhance their critical thinking, analytical skills, and scholarly abilities. The organization prides itself on organizing legal conferences and contributing to legal publications. Whether you are a budding legal scholar or someone looking to explore the world of law beyond the classroom, the Students Research Society is here to support and guide you on your academic and professional journey. Please feel free to contact us through the provided contact details for more information.
Sincerely, The Students' Research Society
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