Call for Editors: The Society For Constitutional Law Discussion (Academic Year 2025-26) | Apply by May 10

Ayush Kumar
May 2
3 min read

The Society For Constitutional Law Discussion (TSCLD) invites applications from enthusiastic and dedicated law students to join our Editorial Team for the Academic Year 2025-26. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a vibrant platform for legal scholarship, engage with cutting-edge constitutional discourse, and gain invaluable experience in academic publishing.

Call for Editors: The Society For Constitutional Law Discussion

About The Society For Constitutional Law Discussion (TSCLD)

The Society For Constitutional Law Discussion (TSCLD) is a student-run organisation committed to fostering critical engagement with Constitutional Law. Through our blog, journal, and various academic initiatives, we aim to provide a platform for insightful analysis, rigorous debate, and the dissemination of high-quality legal scholarship.

Our blog has been featured among the Top Constitutional Law Blogs in India by Feedspot. APAC Insider magazine has acknowledged TSCLD as one of the most impactful initiatives in the field of constitutional law.

Editor Roles and Responsibilities

We are currently recruiting for the following Editor positions:

Managing Editor (Only for Fifth-Year Students):
- Responsibilities: The Managing Editors (MEs) will be required to oversee specific sections or publications of TSCLD. They will also be required to manage a team of Senior Associate and Associate Editors. In this capacity, ME shall ensure the timely and high-quality publication of assigned content and contribute to the strategic direction of TSCLD's publications and any other responsibilities assigned by the Core Team of TSCLD.
- Eligibility: Students currently in their fifth year of law study with demonstrated leadership skills, strong editorial judgment, and prior experience in academic writing or editing.
Senior Associate Editor:
- Responsibilities: The Senior Associate Editors (SAEs) will play a vital role in shaping the quality of TSCLD's publications. They will be deeply involved in reviewing submitted manuscripts, offering insightful and constructive feedback to authors to help them refine their work. SAEs will collaborate closely with Associate Editors and report to the Managing Editors, contributing their expertise to ensure the intellectual rigour and clarity of our content. They will also contribute to developing TSCLD's editorial guidelines, drawing on their experience to maintain our high standards.
- Eligibility: Law students in their third to fifth years, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent writing and editing abilities, and a solid understanding of Constitutional Law. Prior editorial experience is highly desirable.
Associate Editor:
- Responsibilities: The Associate Editors (AEs) will be the backbone of our editorial process, carefully examining submitted manuscripts to ensure they are clear, accurate, and adhere to TSCLD's editorial standards. They will provide helpful and constructive feedback to authors, playing a key role in the development of their work. AEs will work collaboratively with Senior Associate Editors while contributing their own keen eye for detail to the review process.
- Eligibility: Law students in their second to fifth years with a keen eye for detail, a strong command of language, and a demonstrated interest in Constitutional Law.
Technical Editor:
- Responsibilities: Focusing on the technical aspects of TSCLD's online publications, including formatting, citation style consistency, and website management support (as needed).
- Eligibility: Law students with strong technical skills, familiarity with online publishing platforms, and meticulous attention to detail. Knowledge of citation style is essential.

No. of Positions

Managing Editor: 1
Senior Associate Editors: 2
Associate Editor: 3
Technical Editors: 2

Why Join the TSCLD Editorial Team?

Promotion for Existing Editorial Team Members (AY 2024-25):

TSCLD recognises the valuable contributions of our current Editorial Team members from the Academic Year 2024-25. Dedicated and high-performing editors from the previous year will be given preferential consideration for roles with increased responsibility within the new Editorial Team, commensurate with their experience and performance. Please clearly indicate your previous role and contributions in your application.