About the Journal
The Asian Journal of Contemporary Legal Studies (AJCLS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published under the Centre for Professional and Legal Development (CPLD), Asian Institute of Law. The journal provides a platform for high-quality research on contemporary legal issues with a focus on regional and global perspectives.
Objectives of the Journal
Promote original and high-quality legal research
Contribute to the development of legal literature in Asia and beyond
Encourage scholarly debate on contemporary legal issues
Provide a platform for academicians, researchers, and practitioners
Scope of the Journal
AJCLS covers a wide range of contemporary legal subjects including constitutional law, human rights, international law, corporate law, criminal law, environmental law, technology law, and interdisciplinary legal studies.
Editorial Board
(To be updated with official names and designations)
Call for Papers
AJCLS invites original research papers, articles, case comments, and book reviews from academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, and students on contemporary legal issues.
Author Guidelines
Submissions must be original and unpublished
Word limit: 3000–7000 words (including footnotes)
Citation style: OSCOLA / Bluebook (as applicable)
Manuscripts should be submitted in MS Word format
Plagiarism must be below the acceptable institutional limit
Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality and integrity.
Publication Ethics
The journal follows strict ethical standards regarding originality, authorship, plagiarism, and conflict of interest.
Current Issue
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