# Advocatesworld Editorial Contribution Pitches **Draft — for attorney review before use.** These templates are working drafts, not formal legal advice. Indian advocates are subject to professional-conduct restrictions, including the Bar Council of India’s Rule 36 prohibition on direct or indirect advertising and solicitation. A qualified Indian advocate should approve the topic, author description, recipient and final wording before any message is sent. These pitches are designed for **genuine editorial contributions**, not paid links, advertorials, keyword-anchor requests or disguised client solicitation. Replace every bracketed item with verified information. Do not claim credentials, bar memberships, case outcomes or experience that the firm has not documented. ## Pitch 1 — Public-law or criminal-procedure analysis **Subject:** Submission proposal: [specific legal development] and its practical procedural implications Dear [Editor name], I am writing to propose an original article for [Publication] on **[precise legal question]**. The piece would examine [recent judgment, statutory amendment or procedural development], identify the point that remains unresolved, and explain its implications for [courts, practitioners, affected institutions or rights holders]. The proposed article would make one central argument: **[one-sentence thesis]**. It would engage with [two or three primary authorities or academic sources] rather than provide a case summary. I would prepare it in accordance with your published submission requirements, including the stated word limit, citation method and exclusivity policy. Proposed structure: 1. The legal and procedural context. 2. The unresolved interpretive or institutional issue. 3. Analysis of the relevant authorities. 4. Practical and doctrinal implications. 5. A focused conclusion or reform proposal. The proposed author is **[verified author name]**, [verified professional description only]. No promotional content, client information or outcome claim would be included. Please let me know whether the topic is suitable before a full manuscript is prepared. Regards, [Verified author name] [Neutral professional affiliation] [Email] [Telephone, if appropriate] ## Pitch 2 — Technology-law scholarship **Subject:** Manuscript proposal: [technology-law issue] under Indian law Dear Editorial Board, I would like to submit an original manuscript addressing **[specific technology-law question]**. The article would analyse [legislation, regulation, judgment or policy] through the framework of [privacy, evidence, platform governance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence or data protection]. Its proposed contribution is **[one-sentence novel contribution]**. The manuscript would be analytical rather than descriptive, engage with the existing literature, use primary legal sources, and comply with your originality and concurrent-submission rules. Indicative title: **[working title]** Category: [Article / Essay / Case Note / Legislative Comment] Estimated length: [within the publication’s stated range] Abstract: [150–250 word abstract] The author biography will contain only verified professional information. We understand that acceptance, editing, attribution and any external link are entirely editorial decisions. Sincerely, [Verified author name] ## Pitch 3 — Family or property law with a public-law dimension **Subject:** Article proposal: [public implication of a family/property-law issue] Dear [Editor name], May I propose a research-led article on **[specific issue]** and its wider implications for [access to justice, procedural fairness, equality, housing, children’s interests, registration systems or court administration]? The piece would not offer private client advice or promote legal services. It would use public authorities to test **[specific argument]**, compare [relevant doctrinal or policy approaches], and conclude with [a narrow interpretive or institutional recommendation]. I have reviewed your published scope and believe the topic fits because **[one sentence tying the proposal to the publication’s mandate]**. I would follow your word limit, house style, hyperlink or citation rules, exclusivity policy and review process. If the topic is of interest, I can send a short abstract and structured outline before preparing the manuscript. Kind regards, [Verified author name] ## Pitch 4 — Practitioner explainer for a neutral professional audience **Subject:** Original practitioner explainer proposal: [narrow procedural topic] Dear [Editor name], I am proposing a practical, source-backed explainer on **[narrow legal process]** for [defined professional readership]. It would explain the sequence of the process, common documentation gaps, recent legal developments and points that require case-specific advice. The article would be educational and neutral. It would not refer to clients, solicit work, promise outcomes, compare firms or include promotional language. Primary sources would be linked or cited, and the draft would be exclusive to your publication while under review. Working title: **[title]** Reader question answered: **[one clear question]** Primary sources: [list] Estimated length: [publication-compliant length] Please let me know whether you would like a full draft or a short outline first. Regards, [Verified author name] ## Mandatory pre-send review Before sending any pitch, confirm that the recipient currently accepts submissions, the topic fits its published mandate, the manuscript is original, the proposed author has approved the biography, all legal claims are supported, no client information appears, and the message does not request a paid or guaranteed backlink. Keep a copy of the approval and final submission. ## Source references 1. Government of India, Press Information Bureau, “Regulation for Online Legal Services” (9 August 2024): https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2043470 2. Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research submission guidelines: https://www.ijllr.com/submission-guidelines 3. Indian Journal of Law and Technology submission policies: https://repository.nls.ac.in/ijlt/policies.html 4. National Law School of India Review submission guidelines: https://www.nlsir.com/submission-guidelines 5. Law and Other Things submission guidelines: https://lawandotherthings.com/submission-guidelines/