1. Scope and Originality

1. Manuscripts must be original and contribute to the development of legal science.
2. Submissions may consist of research articles, reviews of legal issues developing in society, or other scholarly legal writings.
3. Manuscripts should be relevant to legal studies, including civil law, criminal law, constitutional law, business law, administrative law, international law, and related legal fields.

2. Language

Manuscripts may be written in Bahasa Indonesia or English. Authors must use clear, accurate, and grammatically correct language.

Manuscripts written in Bahasa Indonesia must include an English abstract. Manuscripts written in English must include an abstract in Bahasa Indonesia.

3. Manuscript Length and Formatting

4. Manuscript Structure

Authors should organize their manuscripts clearly and logically. The published articles of Jurnal Pranata Hukum include the following main sections:

1. Title and Author Information
   Provide the manuscript title, the full names of all authors, current institutional affiliations, and email addresses.
2. Abstract and Keywords
   Provide an abstract that summarizes the research focus, purpose, method, principal findings or analysis, and conclusion, followed by relevant keywords.
3. Introduction
   Explain the background of the legal issue, the research problem, and the purpose of the article.
4. Research Method
   For research articles, explain the method and approach used, along with the relevant legal materials or data and the method of analysis, as applicable.
5. Analysis and Discussion
   Present the analysis systematically, develop the legal arguments, and discuss the findings in relation to the research problem.
6. Conclusion
   Summarize the principal conclusions in accordance with the research questions and analysis.
7. References
   List the sources cited in the manuscript.

5. Citation and Referencing

1. Every quotation, legal argument, or statement derived from another source must be properly acknowledged.
2. The journal's existing writing guideline specifies the use of in-text citations (bodynotes) containing the author's name, publication year, and page number.
3. Examples of the prescribed citation format include:
   • One author: (Bagir Manan, 1994: 20)
   • Two authors: (Jimly Asshiddiqie and M. Ali Syafa'at, 2005: 11)
   • Three or more authors: use et al. or dkk., as appropriate.
4. Internet sources should identify the author, title of the material, website address, and access or download date, following the journal's existing guideline.
5. The reference list must be arranged alphabetically and contain the bibliographic information needed to identify each source.
6. Ensure that all cited sources are included in the reference list and that every listed source is cited in the manuscript.

6. Author Information

Every manuscript must include the full name of each author, the author's current institutional affiliation, and a valid email address. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all information is accurate and up to date.

7. Publication Ethics

1. Authors must submit original work and acknowledge all sources used in the manuscript.
2. Authors must not plagiarize or misrepresent the work of others.
3. All authors must approve the manuscript and agree to its submission.
4. Authors must ensure that the manuscript's data, references, authorship, and other scholarly information are accurate.
5. Any potential conflict of interest should be disclosed to the editorial team.

8. Submission Procedure

1. Prepare the manuscript according to the applicable author guidelines.
2. Check the manuscript for originality, completeness, language quality, citations, and references.
3. Submit the manuscript through the journal's online submission system on the official website.
4. Provide complete and accurate author information when submitting.
5. Follow any further instructions provided by the editorial team during the editorial and review process.

9. Editorial and Review Process

Submitted manuscripts are subject to editorial assessment to determine their relevance to the journal's scope and compliance with submission requirements. Manuscripts may undergo peer review and may be returned to authors for revision in accordance with the journal's editorial procedures.

10. Final Checklist

Before submitting, authors should confirm that:

• The manuscript is original and relevant to legal scholarship.
• The manuscript is written in Bahasa Indonesia or English.
• The manuscript follows the prescribed length, font, and spacing.
• The abstract and keywords are included.
• The author's name, affiliation, and email address are provided.
• All quotations and borrowed ideas are properly cited.
• The reference list is complete and alphabetically arranged.
• The manuscript has been checked for language and consistency.

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