The Mendes Legal
Blog Submission Guidelines
Submit your analytical and opinion-based blog pieces on socio-legal issues
Submission Categories
What We Accept
Analytical Blogs
Structured arguments addressing contemporary legal and socio-legal issues.
Case Commentaries
Critical examination of judicial decisions, focusing on implications and reasoning.
Policy Discussions
Evaluation of legislative or policy developments with reasoned analysis.
Opinion Essays
Well-argued perspectives grounded in legal and social context.
Submission Requirements
- Originality: Submissions must be original and unpublished
- Co-authorship: Co-authorship is permitted
- Quality: Content must demonstrate clarity, structure, and analytical depth
- Plagiarism: Plagiarism in any form will result in rejection
Formatting Guidelines
- Font: Times New Roman, Size 12
- Spacing: 1.5 line spacing, Justified alignment
- Citation: Hyperlinking for sources / Bluebook/OSCOLA where necessary
- Word Limit: Blogs: 800–1500 words | Case Commentaries: 1000–1800 words | Policy Discussions: 1200–2000 words
Submission Process
- Submit in .doc or .docx format
- Include: Author name(s), Institutional affiliation (if any), Contact details
- Email: themendeslegal@gmail.com
Review & Publication
- All submissions undergo editorial review
- Authors may be requested to revise submissions
- Authors retain ownership of their work
- Selected blogs will be published on the platform