Methods Section

The methodological approach adopted in an original research manuscript should shape its structure. 

• Research Articles (Models A and B):

• Academic IMRaD Article (Model A): (Empirical, socio-legal, comparative, quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research): Introduction; Literature Review & Conceptual Framework; Methods, Design, Corpus, & Sources; Analytical Procedures; Results; Discussion; and Conclusions.
  
  
• Doctrinal, Dogmatic, or Theoretical Article (Model B): (Dogmatic, theoretical, philosophical, historical, case law, or normative analyses): Introduction; State of the Art; Theoretical or Conceptual Framework; Normative, Case Law Analysis, or Institutional Context; Legal Analysis; and Conclusions.
  
  
• Documentary Sources and Legal Opinions (Model C): Presentation of the Source; Historical, Normative, or Doctrinal Context; Contemporary Relevance; Transcription, Editing, or Reproduction Criteria; Documentary Source, Transcription or Legal Opinion; and Final Note.
  
  
• Critical Reviews and Book Reviews (Model D): Bibliographic Citation; Presentation of the Work; Structure & Purpose; Summary of the Central Argument, Critical Assessment; Placement within the Legal Debate; and Conclusion.
  
  
• Doctrinal Perspectives (Model E): Introduction; Legal Context and Debate Significance; Thesis Statement or Doctrinal Position; Legal Argumentation; Practical, Institutional, or Legal Implications; and Conclusion.

The Official Template sets out detailed section guidelines and recommended page proportions. Authors are encouraged to use it as a guide for their submissions.