About the Journal
About the "PURCL Student Law Journal (SLJ)"
PURCL Student Law Journal (SLJ) is a peer-reviewed, biannual academic journal published by the University Institute of Laws, Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana. The journal is dedicated to promoting legal scholarship by providing a credible and inclusive platform for law students to publish original research, critical analyses, case comments, legislative reviews, and interdisciplinary studies. By encouraging evidence-based legal writing and academic inquiry, the journal seeks to contribute meaningfully to contemporary legal discourse while nurturing the next generation of legal scholars.
The journal is committed to fostering a culture of research, intellectual curiosity, and academic excellence among students. It encourages authors to engage with emerging legal issues, analyze evolving jurisprudence, and explore the relationship between law and society from diverse perspectives. Through a rigorous peer-review process and adherence to high standards of publication ethics, PURCL Student Law Journal ensures the quality, originality, and integrity of the scholarly work it publishes.
Beyond serving as a publication platform, SLJ aims to strengthen research and writing skills, promote critical thinking, and facilitate academic collaboration within the legal community. By connecting students, academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, and policymakers, the journal aspires to create meaningful opportunities for knowledge exchange and professional development. Through its commitment to ethical publishing and scholarly excellence, PURCL Student Law Journal continues to support the advancement of legal education and research at both the national and global levels.
The journal is published biannually, with two issues each year, and welcomes original research articles, review papers, case comments, legislative analyses, policy perspectives, and book reviews that demonstrate scholarly excellence, originality, and relevance to contemporary legal discourse.
PURCL Student Law Journal Particulars
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title | PURCL Student Law Journal |
| Frequency | 2 issues in a year |
| ISSN (E) | Apply For |
| Type | Online, Diamond Open Access |
| Article Processing Charges | No |
| License | CC-BY |
| Publisher | University Institute of Laws, Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Editor(s) | Visit the Editorial Board. |
| Copyright Owner | Author(s) (See Copyright Policy) |
| Starting Year | 2023 |
| Subject | Law |
| Language | English |
| Publication Format | Online, PDF |
| Phone No. | 0161-2443830, 2448917 || +91 94172 33997 |
| Email ID | dirpurcldh@pu.ac.in |
| Website | https://purcslj.com/ |
| Official Address | University Institute of Laws, Panjab University Regional Centre, Opp. Pavilion Mall, Civil Lines, Ludhiana-141001, Punjab, India |
Digital Preservation
The articles published in PURCL Student Law Journal are archived in CLOCKSS /LOCKSS / PKP to ensure their preservation in the long term. Authors are also encouraged to post their articles online in institutional/disciplinary repositories or on their personal websites. The articles posted should include the reference (including DOI) and link to journals homepage (URL).
License Policy
PURCL Student Law Journal is an open access journal. All accepted manuscripts would be freely available immediately under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY 4.0). Under this license the authors can copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format, and can also alter, transform, or build upon the material, including for commercial use, provided the original article is cited/credited with full details.
Copyright
The authors retain copyright of all contents published by PURCL Student Law Journal and grants publishers the right of first publication and other non-exclusive publishing rights.
