ARTICLE CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Original and unpublished: Submitted texts must be original and written by the author, presenting a proposal and analysis resulting from the study of the topic; they must not have been previously published (in whole or in part). *Up to 15% self-citation will be accepted, provided that its use is explicitly stated in the second footnote and is clearly indicated within the body of the text.
2. Content: The works must be the result of rigorous research, analysis and studies, with a solid legal basis (bibliographic and regulatory), with supported proposals and approaches, and with a novel approach.
3. Length: 20 to 30 pages (including sources and adjacent texts – abstract and keywords).
4. Format: Submissions must be in a letter-size Word document, Times New Roman 12-point font, 1.5 line spacing, no paragraph indents, and numbered pages. Footnotes should be in Times New Roman 10-point font, single-spaced. See Guidelines > Format, pp. 46 and 49.
5. Title: In Spanish and English (in title case and bold).
6. Following the title: degree and/or semester; full name(s) of the author(s) (in title case and in natural order); institutional affiliation, i.e., academic institution. *In the case of co-authorship, the level of responsibility of each participant or collaborator must be specified.
7. Adjacent texts (summary): Abstract in Spanish and English (maximum 150 words each). This text must include the following points: a) objective, b) methodology, c) central argument, d) contribution, results, and/or conclusions.
8. Adjacent texts (concepts): Keywords in Spanish and English (minimum 5, maximum 8 each).
9. Summary: The topics and subtopics listed in this section must exactly match the content. It should be presented hierarchically (I.1.), with headings in uppercase and lowercase, and each item separated by a semicolon (;).
10. Curriculum Vitae: a) semester, degrees and/or studies and/or positions; b) institution of origin (academic or professional); c) relevant academic or professional information; d) ORCID identifier; and e) public email address. It should be presented as the first footnote of the text (with the author's name included); it should be 5 to 8 lines long. *If any information is missing, it will be requested.
11. ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID): The global identifier for researchers is mandatory (it must appear as part of the curriculum vitae). Free registration at: https://orcid.org/register
12. Body of Text: Each contribution must be structured taking into account three constitutive elements at the discursive level: a) introduction, b) development (central point), and c) conclusion.
13. Hierarchy: To structure titles and subtitles, the mixed or Roman-Arabic hierarchical scheme (I.1.) must be followed, using upper and lower case and boldface, beginning with the introduction and ending with the sources consulted. See Guidelines > Hierarchy, p. 47.
14. Citation System: Traditional or Latin, which, at the first level, consists of two elements: the citation and the footnote. This system constructs the critical apparatus and interrelates the various elements referred to within it through the use of Latin phrases (ibidem, idem, op cit., vid., apud, etc.). At the second level, it lists the multiple legal sources using elements of order, classification, specification, and typographical resources. In the first case, the citation must be included in the body of the text (.1) along with its corresponding footnote. *APA, Chicago, MLA, Vancouver, or Harvard formats are not acceptable. See Guidelines > Citation System, p. 52.
15. Direct quotations (verbatim): All quotations must be properly marked typographically, either enclosed in quotation marks (“/”) and integrated into the text when the quotation is four lines or less; or set off from the main body of the text when the quotation is five or more lines long, that is, separated from the paragraph, without quotation marks, and indented left and right, with space above and below. Both cases include a corresponding footnote (.1) and a footnote. See Guidelines > Citations, p. 54.
16. Indirect quotations (paraphrases, summaries, reference concepts, or argumentative support): Any intellectual element not belonging to the author must be accompanied by its source, that is, its citation (.1) at the end of the textual unit (word, phrase, sentence, paragraph, or block of text) and its footnote with the source. See Guidelines > Quotations, p. 61.
17. Textos correctamente referenciados: El autor/autora, como persona responsable del contenido de la investigación, deberá consignar debidamente, y con base en los lineamientos de esta Revista, fuentes, autores, citas textuales, citas indirectas, así como toda idea o apoyo argumentativo de otro autor o autora, de otro modo, se considerará como plagio.
18. Footnotes: These must contain all the information for the sources consulted and be formatted according to the Latin citation system, that is, using op cit., ibidem, and idem as appropriate. The abbreviations Cfr. and Vid. should only be used to direct the reader to the work of another author for comparison or further exploration of the topic (they should not be used for direct or indirect quotations). See Guidelines > Footnotes, p. 62.
19. Sources: This section should include all bibliographic resources (books, book chapters, dictionaries, conference proceedings, etc.), periodical sources (journal and newspaper articles), electronic resources (websites), as well as legal and regulatory sources (laws, codes, etc.), whether in physical or digital format, that support the work. These should be organized into subsections according to their nature and, within each subsection, in alphabetical order. See Guidelines > Sources, p. 68.
20. Order of elements in the original:
• Title
• Author (in a footnote: curriculum vitae and ORCID)
• Summary
• Adjacent elements (Abstract and Keywords)
• Body text (Example):
I. Introduction
II. Topic 1
II.1. Subtopic A
II.2. Subtopic B
III. Topic 2
IV. Conclusions
V. References
21. Avoid using small caps, boldface, or underlining in the body text for emphasis. Use italics if necessary.
22. Styles: Avoid applying heading styles to generate a table of contents (index).
23. Graphic Material: Tables, graphs, and figures must be created using Microsoft Word and its built-in tools (not manually using tabs or the spacebar). Images must be submitted in high resolution, at least 1080x1920 px (approximately) at 300 dpi, in JPEG or PDF format. Titles should be positioned above the images (using both uppercase and lowercase letters and boldface); and if numbering is used, it must be in Arabic numerals (Example: Image 01, Figure 22, Graph 10, etc.). All material not created by the author or based on external information must be explicitly cited by including the complete source within the body of the text (located at the bottom) and subsequently listed in the "Sources Consulted" section. Conversely, if the material is the author's own intellectual creation (data, layout, and design), the phrase "Own work" should be indicated at the bottom. Graphics, images, or photographs that, due to their characteristics, cannot be integrated into the text should be submitted as attachments. See Guidelines > Graphics, p. 97.
24. Individual Photo: A current photo of the author(s) must be submitted with the following characteristics: white background (preferably), high resolution, facing forward, in JPEG or PDF format, and in color. *This image will appear inside the journal and on the UNAM Journals catalog platform.
25. Editorial Guidelines and Criteria: All submitted texts must comply with the general guidelines and editorial guidelines of the Faculty of Law. For more information on these guidelines, as well as on article characteristics, layout of elements, citation system, use of direct and indirect quotations, footnotes, and citing of sources, among other things, please refer to the Faculty of Law's Editorial Guidelines and Criteria. These can be viewed and downloaded at: https://goo.su/zOtfS
SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
1. The final text must be submitted in digital format. The author may choose one of two submission methods:
- OJS Platform: Via the address https://www.revistas.unam.mx/index.php/magisteriuris/user/register
- Email: All submissions should be addressed to Dr. Patricia Daniela Lucio Espino, Editorial Coordinator of the Faculty of Law at UNAM. The following information must be specified in the body of the email: a) full name of the interested party; b) affiliation or institution; c) title of the text; d) express interest in having the article considered for publication; and e) general contact information (telephone and/or personal email). Email subject: Magister Iuris Article / Author's First and Last Name. Submission address: coordinacioneditorial@derecho.unam.mx
2. Letter: All authors must submit, along with their text, a duly signed document containing: a) general information about the text; b) Submission of your original work for consideration for publication; c) Acceptance that your text will undergo the editorial process and your availability for any adjustments resulting from content validation and/or peer review; d) Authorization for its reproduction, publication, communication, and distribution to the Faculty of Law of the UNAM; and e) Responsibility for originality, content, and correct attribution of sources and citations. See Authorization Letter Format.
3. File Name: The Word file to be submitted must be named as follows: in uppercase and lowercase letters (Yy), with an underscore (_) and no accents, and include the submission date (day, month, year). Structure: Master_Article_Author's First and Last Name_08nov25.docx
QUESTIONS: If you have any questions related to the general guidelines, the editorial process, or the editorial guidelines, please contact the Editorial Coordination Office of the Faculty of Law: <coordinacioneditorial@derecho.unam.mx>. Telephone: 5556221888 ext. 40965.
How to cite an article (Latin system): AUTHOR'S LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, “Title of the article. Subtitle of the text,” in Magister Iuris. Digital Journal of the Faculty of Law, UNAM, Faculty of Law, no. 01, January-March, 2025, pp. 10-20. DOI: ______.
