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About the University
The National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA) has been established by the Government of Assam through the enactment of the National Law School and Judicial Academy, Assam Act, 2009 (Assam Act No. XXV of 2009). The University is dedicated to imparting comprehensive legal education and training at all levels to achieve excellence in legal education and to promote cultural, legal, and ethical values to foster the rule of law and the objectives enshrined in the Constitution of India.
The University has established several Research Centres to promote advanced legal studies and research. The University has set up the Centres to address the socio-legal issues and challenges with a specific thrust on the North-East region.
About Centre for Clinical Legal Education and Legal Aid Cell (CCLELAC)
The Centre for Clinical Legal Education and Legal Aid Cell stands as a beacon of transformative legal education and social justice advocacy. It is a vital part of our institution, dedicated to providing practical legal training and access to justice for those in need. We strive to cultivate a new generation of empathetic, skilled, and socially conscious legal professionals through experiential learning and community engagement. We aim to bridge the gap between legal education and real-world practice while advocating for the rights of marginalized individuals and communities. We believe at the heart of legal education lies the responsibility not just to learn the law, but to ensure justice.
About the Vox Legis Blog
The Vox Legis Blog is the Student Editorial Board’s blog which is your gateway to valuable insights into the world of clinical legal education and the indispensable role of legal aid in our society. Through this we aspire to share insights, updates, and stories from our diverse initiatives—from student-led pro bono work, workshops, and legal awareness campaigns to in-depth discussions on pressing legal challenges. Whether you’re a law student, practitioner, or simply passionate about social justice, we invite you to explore the role of clinical legal education in shaping the next generation of legal professionals and making a tangible impact on society.
Theme
The Editorial Board invites submissions for the Blog on the broader theme of the following:
- Access to Justice
- Constitutional Rights
- Women and Law
- Criminal Justice Reform
- Rehabilitation
- Legal Ethics and Professional responsibility.
- Technology and Law
- Affirmative action.
- Welfare Legislations.
- Prison Reforms.
- Police Brutality
*The list is not exhaustive.
Submission Guidelines
- Submissions must be original. By submitting an article, the author undertakes that it has not been submitted, accepted, or published elsewhere.
- All submissions shall be made to [email protected] with the subject “Submission for Vox Legis Blog”.
- The permissible limit of plagiarism is 15 percent.
- AI & Plagiarism will result in summary rejection of the submission (including self-plagiarism).
- Submissions must be made in .doc/.docx formats only.
Word Limit & Styling
- Submissions should ideally be between 1000-2000 words in length.
- Co-authorship allowed for a maximum of two (2) authors.
- The manuscript should be free from any artwork or border lines.
- The content should be written in Georgia Font with a size of 12. Line Spacing should be 1.5 and all texts should be justified.
- There shall be a paragraph spacing between every heading and sub-headings.
- The article should contain endnotes or hyperlinks and NOT footnotes. All endnotes must be in Times New Roman font, with size 10 and line spacing.
Author Details
- Submissions made via email shall necessarily contain the following in the body of the email: Name of the Author, Institution/Organisation of affiliation, Year of Study (If applicable), Short Bio (Not exceeding 50 words).
Review Process
- Submissions for the blog shall be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Receipt of submissions shall be conveyed at the earliest.
- The Editorial Board may take up to 04 weeks for the review of submissions.
- For any editorial changes suggested after preliminary acceptance, the author is requested to respond at the earliest.
- These changes made by the author will then be subjected to another review. The final decision regarding the acceptance/rejection will be conveyed only after this process.
- Due to the high volume of submissions, the email response time shall be longer than expected.
- Relaxation or changes in any rules is subject to the discretion of the Editorial Board. The Editorial Board has full discretion to reject articles at any stage.
Email Correspondence for Queries
CCLELAC/Vox Legis email ID: [email protected]
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