Submissions

Author Guidelines

LEX FUTURA (The Future of Law Journal) invites authors to submit original research articles, review papers, case studies, and essays in the field of law. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure academic quality and relevance. Authors are required to follow the guidelines below.

General Submission Requirements

• Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
• Language: Manuscripts should be written in clear, concise, and formal English or Bahasa Indonesia.
• Formatting:
  • Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word format.
  • Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1.5 line spacing.
  • Include a title, abstract (200–250 words), 5–6 keywords, and references.
  • The manuscript length should be between 3,000 and 7,000 words, including references and appendices.
• References: All sources must be properly cited using in-text citations and a reference list following APA 7th Edition style.

Manuscript Structure

• Title: A concise and informative title reflecting the content of the manuscript.
• Abstract: A summary of 200–250 words covering the objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions.
• Keywords: Provide 5–6 relevant keywords.
• Introduction: Clearly state the research problem, objectives, and significance of the study.
• Literature Review: Present relevant theories and previous studies supporting the research.
• Methodology: Describe the research design, methods, and procedures used.
• Results and Discussion: Present findings and provide critical analysis and interpretation.
• Conclusion: Summarize key findings and highlight their significance.
• References: List all cited works in APA 7th Edition format.

Submission Process

• Online Submission: Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system.
• Peer Review: All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
• Revisions: Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers’ comments.

Ethical Considerations

• Authors must ensure that their research complies with applicable ethical standards, including obtaining approval from relevant ethics committees when necessary.
• Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to their research.

LEX FUTURA is committed to publishing high-quality and impactful research that contributes to the advancement of legal scholarship.