Submission Guidelines
Manuscript Types
Formatting Requirements
- Citations must conform to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (21st ed.)
- Double-spaced manuscript body; single-spaced footnotes
- Times New Roman, 12pt body; 10pt footnotes
- One-inch margins on all sides
- Footnotes, not endnotes; no in-text citations
- Submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.docx)
- Author identifying information removed from manuscript
Eligibility
The Judicial Law Review accepts submissions from current J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. students enrolled at ABA-accredited law schools, as well as recent graduates within two years of receiving their degree. Co-authored submissions are welcome provided all authors meet eligibility requirements.
Exclusivity Policy
We request that authors notify us of any simultaneous submissions to other journals at the time of submission. If your manuscript is accepted elsewhere during our review period, please withdraw it promptly.
Cover Letter
All submissions must include a cover letter containing the manuscript title and type, the author's full name, law school and expected graduation year, a brief abstract of no more than 250 words, and a statement confirming the work is original and unpublished.
Ready to Submit?
All manuscripts are submitted through our dedicated portal. Create a free account to track your submission status in real time.
- 1Create a portal account with your law school email
- 2Upload your manuscript (.docx) and cover letter
- 3Complete the submission form with abstract and metadata
- 4Receive confirmation email within 24 hours
- 5Track editorial review status through your dashboard