Blog Requirements refers to the criteria and standards governing the submission of blog posts to the Review.
Technical requirements
Technical Requirements refers primarily to the formal requirements established for the structure and formatting of the blogs.
1. The blog must be submitted in a “Word Document” (.docx) format, using the submission methods announced by the Editorial Board.
2. The text must be written in Times New Roman font, size 12, with single line spacing.
3. References must be formatted in accordance with the rules specified in the Article Submission Requirements, and plagiarism must be strictly avoided.
4. Submitted blog posts must contain a minimum of 850 and a maximum of 1500 words. References are not included in the word count.
Substantive requirements
Substantive requirements refers to the standards established for the content of the blog. Blog submissions may be written in Azerbaijani or English.
The content should consist of the following parts:
1. Introduction;
2. Main body;
3. Conclusion.
A. Introduction – The introduction familiarizes the reader with the topic and clearly outlines the main purpose of the post. In addition to capturing the reader’s attention, it should justify the relevance and practical significance of the subject matter. It also provides a brief orientation to the structure of the text, preparing the reader for the discussion that follows.
B. Main body – The main body is the core section of the blog, where the topic is analyzed in a systematic manner, and it should consist of at least two subheadings. This section should present legal arguments, the relevant normative framework, and, where possible, practical examples to substantiate the author’s position.
C. Conclusion – The conclusion summarizes the analysis and presents the key findings in a concise and clear manner. In this section, the author finalizes their position and, where appropriate, offers practical recommendations or outlines potential directions for future developments.
The content of the blog must satisfy the following 5 requirements:
Novelty – The blog must be original in terms of topic selection. To achieve originality, the author may address a subject that has not previously been extensively explored, has been insufficiently researched, or has not been examined at all. Alternatively, the author may present a novel argument or approach that differs from prior analyses of an already explored topic.
Relevance – The blog must be topical and engaging for readers. It should address contemporary legal issues or practical problems, and, as far as possible, avoid outdated examples or matters that are disconnected from the modern legal context.
Soundness – The legal arguments presented in the blog must be clear, consistent, and well-reasoned. The author’s position should be supported by existing legal facts, precedents, and the relevant normative framework. Arguments should be grounded not in personal opinion, but in legal reasoning and analysis. The reader should be able to follow the cause-and-effect relationships and legal foundations underlying the author’s arguments.
Utility – The blog should provide information that is useful for students, practicing legal professionals, legal scholars, or other individuals interested in the subject, either at present or in the near future.
Clarity – The writing must be clear and easily understandable. The reader should not encounter difficulty in following complex legal concepts, and the structure of the blog should be systematic and coherent. Overly ornate language and excessive legal jargon that may hinder comprehension should be avoided.
∗ Use of artificial intelligence – Significant reliance on artificial intelligence tools in the preparation of the blog content should be avoided. Any use of artificial intelligence in the drafting process, as well as the extent of such use, must be disclosed to the Editorial Board in advance.