Submissions

We are pleased to invite submissions for publication in the Riyadh Law Review. Our journal is dedicated to advancing legal scholarship by featuring high-quality Articles, Essays, Case Notes, and Book Reviews. We welcome contributions from scholars, practitioners, and students that offer insightful analyses and perspectives on various legal issues.

Submission Categories and Guidelines:

Articles: In-depth scholarly pieces that provide comprehensive analyses of legal topics. Submissions should not exceed 25,000 words, including footnotes. We encourage concise and focused writing.
Case Notes: Critical examinations of recent judicial decisions, highlighting their implications and significance. Case Notes should be concise, with a maximum of 10,000 words, including footnotes.
Book Reviews: Evaluations of recently published legal literature, offering insights into their contributions to the field. Book Reviews should not exceed 10,000 words, including footnotes.

Formatting Requirements:

Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format.
Use 12-point Times New Roman font for the main text and 10-point for footnotes.
The text should be double-spaced, while footnotes should be single-spaced.
Include page numbers in the bottom-right corner.
Citations should conform to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (21st ed.).

Submission Process:

To submit your manuscript, please email it to [email protected] with the subject line: “Submission – [Your Manuscript Title]”. Include the following in your submission:

An anonymized manuscript without any identifying information.
A separate cover page with the manuscript title, author’s name, affiliation, contact information, and a word count
A brief abstract summarizing the key points of your manuscript.

Review Process:

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review to ensure impartial evaluation. Our editorial team strives to provide timely decisions, typically within [insert timeframe, e.g., six weeks] of submission.

Expedited Review:

If you have received an offer of publication from another journal, you may request an expedited review by emailing [email protected] with the subject line: “Expedited Review Request – [Your Manuscript Title]”. Include the name of the journal, the offer date, and the deadline for your decision. While we will make every effort to accommodate such requests, we cannot guarantee expedited decisions.

Exclusive Submission Option:

We encourage authors to submit their manuscripts exclusively to the Riyadh Law Review for a period of at least ten days to allow for thorough consideration. If you choose this option, please indicate “Exclusive Submission” in your submission email.

Ethics and Originality:

By submitting your manuscript, you affirm that it is your original work and has not been published or is under consideration elsewhere. Proper attribution of sources is required, and any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed.

Contact Information:

For any inquiries regarding the submission process, please contact our editorial team at [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your contributions and engaging with your scholarship.