NUALS Journal of Women, Family and Law (NJWFL) Call for Papers 2026 [Inaugural Issue]: Submit by October 20!

Submissions are invited for the Inaugural Issue of the NUALS Journal of Women, Family and Law (NJWFL) by the Centre for Women and Family Studies (CWFS), National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi. The last date for submission is October 20, 2026.

About the Journal

The Centre for Women and Family Studies (CWFS), National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi, invites original and unpublished scholarly contributions for the Inaugural Issue of the NUALS Journal of Women, Family and Law (NJWFL).

The journal seeks to promote interdisciplinary scholarship on women, family, human rights, and gender-responsive legal solutions and policymaking, providing a platform for critical academic engagement with issues concerning equality and justice.

Eligibility

The Centre invites submissions from:

• Academicians
• Researchers
• Legal practitioners
• Students

Theme

“Women, Family and Law: Perspectives on Equality & Justice”

The journal welcomes contributions exploring emerging issues at the intersection of women, family, law, equality, and justice.

Categories of Submissions

Authors may submit manuscripts under the following categories:

Submission Guidelines

Submissions must satisfy the following requirements:

• Must be original and unpublished.
• Must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
• All manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer-review process.

Important Dates

• Final Submission Deadline: October 20, 2026
• Communication of Acceptance: January 10, 2027
• Publication of Inaugural Issue: March 2027

How to Submit?

Interested contributors should submit their manuscripts via email.

Email: cwfs@nuals.ac.in