The NELR invites submissions for its 2025-26 Special Issue, Law and Methodologies. Contributions are welcomed from any perspective that meaningfully engages with the theme. Presenters from the ‘Law is but let me explain it once more’ Methodologies Symposium are welcome to develop their presentations into written submissions for consideration.

Word Range: 2,000-6,000 words (including footnotes and bibliography)

Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026, 5.00 pm

Date of notification of acceptance: 1 June 2026

Format: House Style

Reference: OSCOLA, 4th edition

Submissions via email: nelr@newcastle.ac.uk

Please also send any inquires to this email address.

Advisory Board:

Submissions will be reviewed by the Research Committee of Newcastle Law School, chaired by Prof. Gina Heathcote. In certain cases, external reviewers may also be invited to provide assessments.