Author Guidelines

1. General Information

Lex et Praxis Journal is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original and high-quality research in the field of legal studies, encompassing both theoretical and practical perspectives of law. The journal welcomes contributions from scholars, researchers, and legal practitioners worldwide.

All submitted manuscripts must meet the following requirements:

  • Original and unpublished work
  • Not under consideration by any other journal
  • Written in clear and scholarly English

2. Types of Manuscripts

The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:

  • Research Articles (5,000–8,000 words)
  • Review Articles (4,000–7,000 words)
  • Case Notes / Legal Analysis (3,000–5,000 words)

The word count includes footnotes but excludes references.

3. Manuscript Structure

a. Title

  • Concise and informative (maximum 14 words)
  • Written in bold, 14 pt

b. Author Information
The manuscript must include:

  • Full name(s) without academic titles
  • Institutional affiliation(s)
  • Email address(es)
  • ORCID iD (recommended)

c. Abstract

  • 150–250 words
  • Written in English
  • Must clearly state background, objective, methodology, and key findings

d. Keywords

  • 3–5 keywords
  • Separated by semicolons

e. Main Text
The manuscript should be structured as follows:

  • Introduction (background, research problem, objectives)
  • Methodology (type of research: normative, empirical, comparative, etc.)
  • Discussion / Analysis (legal reasoning, theoretical framework, data or case analysis if applicable)
  • Conclusion (summary of findings, recommendations or implications)

f. References

  • Must follow OSCOLA (Oxford Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities)
  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness

g. Footnotes

  • Use footnotes (not endnotes)
  • Font size: 10 pt
  • Must follow OSCOLA citation style

4. Formatting Requirements

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Main text: 12 pt
  • Footnotes: 10 pt
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
  • Alignment: Justified

5. Citation Style (OSCOLA)

Examples:

  • Book: Author, Title (Publisher Year)
  • Journal Article: Author, ‘Title’ (Year) Volume Journal Name Page
  • Case: Case Name [Year] Court
  • Legislation: Name of Act Year

6. Language and Style

  • Use formal academic English
  • Avoid informal expressions
  • Ensure clarity, coherence, and logical structure
  • Authors are responsible for proofreading prior to submission

7. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain the copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication.

All articles published in Lex et Praxis Journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is properly cited.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for any third-party materials included in their manuscript.

8. Data Availability Statement

Authors are encouraged to provide a Data Availability Statement describing the accessibility of the data supporting the findings of the study.

Where applicable, authors should:

  • Indicate whether the data are publicly available, restricted, or not applicable
  • Provide links to datasets, repositories, or supplementary materials

Example:
“The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.”