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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Articles

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AI Usage & Disclosure Policy

Adopted July 13, 2026

The Legal Design Journal promotes the responsible, ethical, and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including considering the environmental impact of the use of AI systems. We seek to provide an accessible place where people can share their authentic work and research. To that end, authors utilizing AI tools in the preparation of their manuscripts must adhere to the following usage, certification, and disclosure requirements:

 

  1. Author Certification

By submitting your manuscript, you formally certify the following:

  • Verification & Accuracy: You have personally verified and fact-checked all AI-generated material—including text, data, diagrams, and imagery—to ensure accuracy and academic soundness.
  • Integrity & Originality: You have audited the submission to eliminate AI-induced hallucinations, misrepresentations, or the unauthorized inclusion of protected third-party works.
  • Accountability: As the human author, you remain solely responsible for the originality, accuracy, and ethical integrity of the entire work. AI cannot be listed as a co-author.

 

  1. Disclosure Requirements

Disclosure is required for any AI usage that substantially impacts the substance, originality, or analytical reliability of the submission.

  • What to Disclose: Authors must identify the specific tool(s), version numbers, and the functional purpose of the AI (e.g., data synthesis, literature mapping, or drafting assistance).
  • Method of Disclosure: This must be provided in a "Declaration of AI Usage" statement located at the end of the manuscript, immediately preceding the references.
  • Note: Standard assistive tools for basic grammar, spelling, or reference formatting do not require formal disclosure.

 

  1. Non-Compliance

Adherence to these standards is a condition of publication. Failure to disclose significant AI assistance, or the discovery of non-factual AI-generated content, or any other breach of academic integrity, may result in the immediate rejection of the submission or the retraction of published material.

The Legal Design Journal editorial team will review this policy on a regular basis as tools, uses, and policies evolve.