About the Journal
The Calabar Law Journal is a prestigious publication managed by the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar. Dedicated to advancing legal scholarship, the journal features a diverse range of articles, case notes, book reviews, and commentaries that address contemporary issues in various fields of law.
The Journal publishes original research papers on contemporary legal and socio-legal issues. Submissions must adhere to the following guidelines and, if accepted, will undergo a peer review process. Authors will be notified of the acceptance, subject to review, or decline of submitted articles. The submission guidelines are as follows:
- Originality: Submissions must be original, thoroughly researched, and must not have been published in another journal. They should not infringe on the personal and/or property rights of others. Articles must pass a plagiarism check before submission.
- Format: Manuscripts should be in Microsoft format, British English, double line spacing, Times New Roman font, size 12, on A4 format with all references in footnotes.
- Abstract: Articles must include an abstract of no more than 250 words.
- Length: Articles should not exceed 15 pages, inclusive of footnotes, which must be numbered consecutively throughout the text with Arabic numerals.
- Submission: Submissions should be electronic and sent to unicallawjournal@gmail.com. Submissions will be acknowledged by e-mail. Inquiries should be directed to the Editor at the same e-mail address.
- Author Information: Addresses, contact details, and/or institutional affiliations of authors, including e-mail, should be on a separate cover page and also asterisked at the footnote section of the first page.
- Citation: Authors are required to use the Nigeria Association of Law Teachers (NALT) Uniform Citation Guide - Style of Referencing.
All selected papers will be peer-reviewed by experts in the relevant area, and feedback will be communicated to contributors as appropriate.
With contributions from distinguished scholars, legal practitioners, and researchers, the “Calabar Law Journal” serves as an essential resource for academics and professionals alike. It provides a platform for critical analysis, thought-provoking discussions, and innovative perspectives on legal developments, both within Nigeria and internationally. By fostering intellectual exchange and promoting high standards of legal research, the Calabar Law Journal plays a pivotal role in shaping the discourse on legal theory and practice.
