Editorial Submission Guidelines

At The First Brief, we welcome insightful, original, and thought provoking contributions from members of the legal fraternity whether you are a practitioner, academician, student, or policymaker. Our aim is to spotlight authentic voices and lived experiences from across the legal landscape.
Please review and adhere to the following guidelines when submitting content.

1. Submission Criteria
– Originality: All submissions must be the original work of the author and must not have been published elsewhere (including personal blogs or institutional portals).
– Plagiarism-Free: Submissions must not infringe upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of any person or entity. All sources and references must be appropriately cited.
– Word Count: Ideal length is 500 to 800 words. However, shorter or longer pieces may be considered if the content demands.
– Tone Language: Professional, clear, and reader friendly. We accept submissions in English only (currently). Avoid highly technical jargon unless necessary.
– Topics We Encourage:
o Real-life legal experiences
o Legal education insights
o Commentary on legal reforms or landmark judgments
o Policy reflections and public interest perspectives
o Technology & law, access to justice, and emerging legal trends

2. Prohibited Content
Submissions containing the following will not be accepted:

– Hate speech or discriminatory content (racial, religious, caste, gender, or sexual orientation-based)
– Defamatory remarks or unverified allegations against individuals or institutions
– Political propaganda or partisan content
– Promotional or advertorial writing (unless clearly disclosed and pre-approved)
– Any content that violates laws applicable in India or elsewhere

3. Legal Responsibility & Disclaimer
– By submitting your article, you confirm that:
o You own the rights to the content or have obtained proper permissions for any third-party materials used.
o The article does not violate any copyright, confidentiality, or publication agreement.
o You agree to indemnify The First Brief and its administrators from any legal action arising from your submission.

– All opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not reflect the views of The First Brief.
– The First Brief reserves the right to:
o Edit submissions for grammar, clarity, and readability
o Reject or remove any post at any time, with or without notice
o Add disclaimers where required

4. How to Submit
Please email your submissions to: editorial@thefirstbrief.in with the subject line:
“Editorial Submission – [Your Title]”
Include the following in the body of the email:
– Full Name
– Professional Designation / Affiliation
– LinkedIn profile (optional but recommended)
– A 2–3 line author bio to be published with your piece
Attach your article in .docx or .pdf format.

5. Review & Publishing
– All submissions will be acknowledged within 3–5 working days.
– The editorial team will contact you if selected, or suggest edits if needed.
– Accepted articles may take up to 2 weeks to be published depending on the editorial calendar.

For any questions, feel free to write to us at editorial@thefirstbrief.in
We look forward to your contributions!