The Wits Student Law Journal of Southern Africa (University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Law) invites contributions for its inaugural issue. The submission deadline is May 15, 2012. Background
While the SADC region is home to some of the sharpest legal minds in the world, the region itself lacks a central platform for legal discourse. Our journal hopes to fill that gap, by encouraging insightful legal commentary on issues affecting Southern Africa.
While we hope to provide a platform for great writing, we think great reading is just as important. That is why in addition to showcasing compelling subject matter, we aim to do so in a way thats accessible to legal minds at all levels. In other words, we are looking for concise legal articles that pack a punch.
Invitation
Article contributions will be accepted from all legal practitioners, academics and law students in Southern Africa. Both undergraduate and postgraduate law students are encouraged to contribute.
We request articles highlighting current issues of interest or concern in our legal community.
As a guideline, we request papers on, but not limited to, the following topics:
Human Rights and Social Justice
Environmental and Energy Law
LGBTI Rights
Immigration Law, including citizenship and asylum
Criminal Law
Labour Law
Taxation Law
Competition Law
Illegal Substance Regulations and Policies
Media Laws and Regulations
Corporate Law
Tourism Laws and Regulations
Length of Submissions:
– Articles should be no longer than 3000 words including footnotes and references
– Case Notes and Commentaries should not be more than 1000 words including footnotes and references.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15 May 2012
E-mail submissions or enquiries to: StudentJournal.Law@wits.ac.za
