The Faculty of Law Journal Rivers State University invites original scholarly manuscripts addressing topical legal issues relevant to the Nigerian legal system and the global legal community. The Journal is a peer-reviewed publication of the Faculty of Law, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Authors are required to comply with the following guidelines when preparing and submitting manuscripts for consideration.
1. Originality of Manuscripts
All submissions must be original, unpublished scholarly works and must not be under consideration for publication by another journal. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are free from plagiarism and that all sources are properly acknowledged and cited.
2. Language and Writing Style
Manuscripts must be written in British (UK) English and presented in a clear, formal, and scholarly manner. Authors should ensure accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and the use of tenses.
3. Abstract and Keywords
Each manuscript must contain an abstract of 300–500 words, accompanied by 3–5 keywords that accurately reflect the subject and principal themes of the article.
4. Length and Formatting
Manuscripts should be between 10 and 20 A4 pages and prepared according to the following formatting requirements: Font: Times New Roman. Font size: 12-point for the main text and 10-point for footnotes. Line spacing: 1.5 throughout the main text. Paper size: A4.Authors should ensure that their manuscripts are properly organised, carefully proofread, and presented in a format suitable for scholarly publication.
5. Referencing and Citation Style
All references and citations must comply with the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT) Citation Style. Authors must provide appropriate citations for all legal authorities, scholarly works, quotations, and other sources relied upon in their manuscripts.
6. Peer Review and Editorial Assessment
All manuscripts submitted to the Journal are subject to editorial assessment. Manuscripts considered relevant to the Journal's scope and suitable for further consideration may be sent for rigorous peer review. Publication decisions are based on the manuscript's originality, scholarly quality, relevance, and compliance with the Journal's editorial standards.Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
7. Submission Procedure
Authors should submit their manuscripts through the Journal's designated submission channel on the website. Where submission by email is expressly requested or authorised by the Editorial Board, manuscripts may be sent to:
Email Address: rsufacultyoflawjournal@gmail.com
Alternative Email: charlesagwor@gmail.com
Authors should ensure that their manuscript files are complete and that identifying information is provided separately where required to facilitate anonymous peer review.
8. Publication and Peer-Review Fees
The Journal's call for papers specifies free publication and a non-refundable peer-review fee of ₦15,000. Authors should confirm the applicable payment instructions and any current fee requirements with the Editorial Board before making payment.
9. Editorial Enquiries
For enquiries concerning manuscript preparation, submission, or publication, authors may contact:
The Editorial Board
Faculty of Law Journal (RSUFLJ)
Faculty of Law, Rivers State University
Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
