Submissions
Are you looking to publish your article, get featured in the Lex Per Sonus podcast, or have an idea for a blog post?
Please see below for instructions and FAQ regarding submitting to New England Law Review.
What types of submissions does New England Law Review accept?
New England Law Review accepts long and short-form notes, comments, or response pieces to current and novel cases and legal literature. Please see the Scholastica link above to submit a piece.
What format does Law Review use?
New England Law Review follows the Red Book and AWLD formatting. All submissions should be in 12-point Times New Roman font and double-spaced throughout (including footnotes). All submissions can range in length; don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Who can submit pieces?
New England Law Review accepts submissions for the forum, print, and Lex Per Sonus from all legal/academic professionals and students. At this time, New England Law Review faculty and student blogs only accept submissions from New England Law | Boston faculty, students, and alumni respectfully.
How do I submit a book review
Please send all submissions to forum@nesl.edu. Please do not send these submissions via Scholastica, as that is reserved for consideration of publication in print and in the Forum. There are two options for submission:
(1) Submit a full draft manuscript. We strongly encourage full manuscripts, although we understand that this is not always possible.
(2) Submit a short draft section of your review, ideally three to five pages, along with a formal one- or two-page proposal that includes:
- Information about the book(s) you propose to review. This should include: author, title, publisher, and publication date; a brief overview of the book’s contents; and a brief description of the book’s place within legal scholarship, including an explanation of why you think the book is important and timely.
- Information about the piece you propose to write. This should include: a summary of the anticipated content or scope of the review, including a description of the angle you plan to take and the novel arguments that you anticipate advancing in the piece; and the stage you have reached in writing the review.
- A set date for the submission of your completed draft.
Further, please include the following information for submission:
- If you have previously published with the New England Law Review or worked for New England Law | Boston;
- Any information relevant to either the book or proposed review, including, for example, a relationship with the author or a particular expertise in the area; and
- Your CV
Please note that we will not take any submission that appears to be in need of significant editing. These reviews are lightly edited by our staff for consistency and adherence to our in-house style guide. Also, please note that all submissions will be titled “Book Review: [Title of Book] [Rest of Title]” to promote visibility of your review.
If you have any questions, please email lawreview@nesl.edu. We look forward to reviewing your submissions!
I want to submit a blog post or idea for the podcast. . .
Please email the Executive Online Editor any ideas you have at forum@nesl.edu.
