Call for Student Editors
The CLRS Journal of Global Justice & Governance [ISSN 3949-1940] is a diamond open-access journal focused exclusively on Global Justice and Global Governance. Published by the Centre for Legal Research and Studies, the journal aims to provide a platform for high-quality, peer-reviewed legal research that addresses key global issues through a legal lens.
The journal focuses exclusively on international law and its intersection with the concepts of global justice and governance. By offering a platform for rigorous legal analysis, the journal seeks to advance scholarly understanding of how international legal mechanisms can address the most pressing issues of our time, such as human rights abuses, environmental degradation, economic inequality, and international conflicts.
We are looking for promising Students to join our Student Editorial Board. As a member of the editorial team, you will help shape the journal’s policies and directions, maintain its academic rigor, and contribute to the publication of cutting-edge research that addresses pressing issues in international law and governance.
Available Editorial Roles
- Student Managing Editor: Coordinates all student teams, deadlines, and communication with faculty. These roles involve managing the peer review process, matching submissions to suitable reviewers, and tracking review timelines to maintain prompt publication cycles.
- Student Content Editors: Substantive review of articles for quality, relevance, originality & Ensure papers align with journal’s scope.
- Student Copy & Citation Editors: Focus on grammar, syntax, language clarity, citations.
- Student Production Editor: Typesetting, formatting, checking references, ensuring metadata/DOI correctness
- Student Outreach & Communications Editors: Manage CFPs, announcements, social media, website updates on regular basis.
Application Eligibility
- Enrolled university student with a strong academic record.
- Keen interest in global justice, governance, or international law.
- Demonstrated academic expertise and publication record.
- Prior experience in academic editing, peer review, or journal management is preferred but not mandatory for all roles.
- Strong familiarity with academic publishing standards and ethical practices.
- For some roles, prior experience of working in university’s journal is desirable.
The journal will adhere transparently to all COPE guidelines for best practices, ensuring integrity and ethical standards in publishing. The Student Editorial Board will play a central role in guiding the journal's standard.
What Students Can Expect
As a member of the Student Editorial Board, you will gain valuable experience in academic publishing and contribute to a globally recognized, diamond open-access journal. This is a volunteer role providing significant opportunities for professional development and networking within the field of global justice and governance. Benefits include:
- Hands-on Experience: Work closely with cutting-edge research, honing skills in academic editing, peer review, and journal management.
- Skill Development: Enhance your expertise in legal research, writing, and critical analysis, as well as technical skills like typesetting, metadata management, and outreach.
- Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with peers, faculty, and global scholars in the fields of global justice and governance.
- Contribution to Scholarship: Play a key role in shaping a journal that addresses pressing global issues through rigorous legal scholarship.
- Recognition: Your name will be listed as part of the Student Editorial Board in the journal, showcasing your involvement in a prestigious academic publication.
- Flexible Commitment: Roles are designed to accommodate students’ academic schedules, with clear expectations for time commitment and deliverables.
Please note that all roles are voluntary.
Application Procedure
The application procedure shall include submission of a writing sample and any further assessments as deemed requisite for the role. If you meet the above criteria and are interested in joining the Student Editorial Board, please complete the application form using the following link: https://forms.gle/Q2qYmpSkmwGHjvuV8
Contact
Mr. Abhilash Aggarwal [Editor-in-Chief]
CLRS Journal of Global Justice & Governance [3049-1940]
Official Email: editor.jgjg@academyclrs.org
