The Chicanx-Latinx Law Review at the UCLA School of Law invites scholars, students, practitioners, and Latinx community members to submit articles and personal narratives for publication in Volume 42.
In light of current events, we especially encourage pieces that engage with timely topics or reflect on contemporary legal and social challenges currently affecting the Latinx community. We seek article submissions that platform voices from our community and discuss contemporary and historical legal developments through a Latinx lens.
In addition, we seek personal narratives that highlight experiences across the Latinx community.
As one of the first and only law journals of its kind, the Chicanx-Latinx Law Review has published exceptional and innovative legal scholarship centering the Latinx community for over fifty years. When evaluating work for publication, we prioritize timeliness, depth of analysis, clarity, and use of authority.
To be considered, a manuscript must be double-spaced and use 12-point Times New Roman font for the body, 10-point Times New Roman font for the footnotes, and 1-inch margins. We recommend manuscripts contain between 10,000 and 15,000 words. Authors areencouraged to submit a resume and cover letter.
Personal Narrative Submission Guidelines
We seek personal narratives that highlight the diverse voices of the Latinx community. These narratives may discuss any aspect of the Latinx experience and are not required to relate to the law.
To be considered, a personal narrative must be double-spaced, use 12-point Times New Roman font for the body, and include 1-inch margins. Personal narratives are not required to have citations or legal authority, as we assume narratives will be based on one’s personal observations and lived experience. We recommend personal narratives contain between 250 and 1,000 words. In addition, weencourage authors to submit a resume and cover letter describing their background and reason for submitting their narrative.
Please submit either by email at cllr@lawnet.ucla.edu with “CLLR Volume 42 Submission” in the subject line or via Scholastica here: https://scholasticahq.com.We encourage submissions by November 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST, if possible. Please do not hesitate to email us if you have any questions.
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to reading your submissions!
