For Authors
Submissions
The Law Review welcomes submissions of articles on a wide range of legal topics.
Fall 2026 Update
The Law Review has concluded its selection cycle for print publication in Volume 104. The Law Review Online continues to review submissions through both Scholastica and its email inbox.
Submissions for Volume 105 will reopen on February 1, 2027.
Articles
Our staff selects and edits articles from legal scholars and practitioners, and we welcome submissions on any legal topic.
Length
15,000–30,000 words including footnotes; longer submissions may be reviewed but are disfavored
Style
Bluebook, 22d ed. and Chicago Manual of Style, 18th ed.
Include
Abstract, curriculum vitae, and an anonymized version of the piece
Send via
We strongly prefer to receive submissions via Scholastica. We also accept submissions directly to our email account (cae@wustllawreview.org).
Commentaries
Each issue of the print edition showcases a commentary: a concise and contemporary piece of legal scholarship, written by members of the legal academy, bench, and bar.
Length
Under 15,000 words
Style
Bluebook, 22d ed. and Chicago Manual of Style, 18th ed.
Include
Abstract, curriculum vitae, and an anonymized version of the piece
Send via
We strongly prefer to receive submissions via Scholastica. We also accept submissions directly to our email account (commentaries@wustllawreview.org).
Online
Shorter-form pieces and responses.
Length
Under 10,000 words
Style
Bluebook, 22d ed. and Chicago Manual of Style, 18th ed.
Include
Abstract, curriculum vitae, and an anonymized version of the piece
Send via
We strongly prefer to receive submissions via Scholastica. We also accept submissions directly to our email account (online@wustllawreview.org).
Submission methods
The Law Review accepts electronic submissions only. We strongly prefer to receive submissions via Scholastica. We also accept submissions directly via email. Submissions and all attachments should be in Microsoft Word format. It is our policy to apply the same standards of review to all submissions and to judge pieces based solely on their contents. To that end, please provide an anonymized version of your submission.
The Law Review no longer accepts submissions sent by mail or via ExpressO.
Expedited review
Although it is not always possible, we attempt to honor expedite requests. Send them via Scholastica or by email — not both. Please include:
- Your name and contact information
- The title of your submission
- All publications from which you have received publication offers
- The date on which your offer or offers expire