Blog Guidelines
A Law & Policy Blog
BLOG SUBMISSION CLICK HERE (Read the below guidelines to avoid rejection of the Blog)
For Law Students & Legal Professionals
| Version 1.0 | Word Count: 800 – 1,200 words
1. What Is a Blog Post?
A blog post on [Your Blog Name] is a short, readable, and engaging piece that communicates a legal or policy idea clearly to a broad audience — including law students, practitioners, and informed general readers. Unlike research articles, blog posts prioritise accessibility and clarity over exhaustive citation and technical depth.
A good blog post does one of the following:
• Explains a legal concept, case, or statute in plain terms
• Offers an opinion or analysis on a recent development in law or policy
• Identifies a legal problem and proposes a practical solution
• Connects a current event to its legal implications
• Critically examines a legal or policy issue from a fresh angle
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Key Principle |
A blog post is not a mini- research paper. It should be readable by a second- year law student without requiring a legal dictionary. |
Blog Submission Format
Title of the Blog
Author Name(s)
Institution / Organization
Email Address
Introduction
Provide a concise overview of the topic, its relevance, and the central issue being addressed.
Analysis
Critically examine the legal issue with reference to relevant statutes, case laws, policies, and contemporary developments. Appropriate footnoting is required.
Conclusion
Summarize the key arguments and offer concluding observations or recommendations.
Word Limit: 800–1200 Words
Citation Style: OSCOLA / Bluebook Footnotes (Mandatory)
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
Line Spacing: 1.5
File Format: .doc / .docx
Originality Requirement: Unpublished and original work only.