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Submission Guidelines

Jus Civitas welcomes original, insightful, and well-researched articles for publication. We invite contributions from academics, researchers, legal practitioners, judges, policy analysts, and professionals who are interested in law, justice, governance, public policy, human rights, international relations, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Our objective is to promote critical legal scholarship and encourage informed discussions on contemporary legal and policy issues. Authors are requested to carefully follow the submission guidelines below to facilitate a smooth review and publication process.

  1. Originality
  • Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal, magazine, or publishing platform.
  • Any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring the authenticity of their work and the accuracy of all information, data, and references used in the manuscript.
  1. Manuscript Length
  • Articles should be between 800 and 1,200 words.
  • The word count excludes footnotes but includes the main text.
  • Authors are encouraged to write concisely while maintaining analytical depth.
  1. Formatting Requirements

Authors must prepare their manuscripts using the following formatting standards:

  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font Size: 12 pt
  • Line Spacing: Double spacing
  • Alignment: Justified
  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  • Page Size: A4
  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

Please avoid excessive formatting, decorative fonts, or unnecessary styling.

  1. Citation Style

Authors should maintain a consistent citation format throughout the manuscript. OSCOLA, Bluebook, APA, or another recognized academic citation style may be used, provided consistency is maintained. Footnotes should be used where appropriate.

  1. Language and Style
  • Manuscripts must be written in clear, coherent, and grammatically correct English.
  • Authors should avoid discriminatory, defamatory, or offensive language.
  • Technical legal terms should be explained where necessary to ensure accessibility for a broader readership.
  1. Author Information

Each submission must include:

  • Full name of the author(s)
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Designation (if applicable)
  • Email address
  • A brief author biography of approximately 50 words
  • A recent passport-size or professional photograph

For co-authored manuscripts, the details of all authors should be provided.

  1. Copyright and Publication Ethics

By submitting a manuscript, the author confirms that:

  • The work is original.
  • The submission does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
  • Proper acknowledgment has been given to all sources used.
  • The manuscript has not been generated or substantially written through unethical means.

Authors retain responsibility for the opinions expressed in their articles. The views published in Jus Civitas do not necessarily reflect those of the Editorial Board or the publisher.

Please ensure that all files are clearly named before submission.

  1. Contact for Submission

Please send your manuscript and accompanying documents to:

Email: opinion.juscivitas@gmail.com

The subject line of the email should read:

Submission for Jus Civitas – [Author Name]

We sincerely appreciate your interest in contributing to Jus Civitas and look forward to publishing scholarly works that advance legal knowledge, stimulate critical discourse, and contribute to the development of law and public policy.