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Print Journal
SUBMISSIONS: Open
General Information
The Journal of Constitutional Law is currently reviewing submissions for Volume 22, to be published during the 2019-2020 academic year. We prefer electronic submissions through ExpressO and Scholastica, but we will accept them by email. Please direct all inquiries to the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Constitutional Law, . Alternatively, authors can send hard copies of their manuscripts to our office.
Submissions Guidelines
The print edition of the Journal publishes approximately sixteen articles in each volume. Articles are only considered for publication if they have a constitutional hook and cover important topics in the field of constitutional law. Generally, the Journal does not publish book reviews or short essays. Authors should submit a C.V. and cover letter with their manuscript. Because all citations must be verifiable by the editors, all sources must be readily available in the United States or must be sent by the author upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication. Articles are reviewed from early February to early April for publication in the next academic year's volume. Selection Criteria The Journal of Constitutional Law publishes scholarly articles by the nation's leading law professors, distinguished judges, and other legal experts. The manuscripts must have a sufficient nexus to constitutional law. The Journal publishes two student comments per issue that are written by members of our editing team. Otherwise, the Journal does not publish essays written by students. |
JCL Online
SUBMISSIONS: Open
General Information
JCL Online is currently reviewing submissions. We prefer electronic submissions through Expresso, but will also accept submissions via email. Please direct all inquiries to the Managing Editor of JCL Online, .
Submission Guidelines
While there are no strict criteria for publication in JCL Online, the Journal is looking for pieces between 4,000 and 7,000 words. We normally will not review submissions to JCL Online that are substantially over 10,000 words. Commentary on pressing legal issues, and responses to articles published in the print edition of the Journal or on JCL Online will receive preferential consideration in the selection process. Essays are published on an ongoing basis to allow for expedited publication of timely pieces. Selection Criteria JCL Online does not publish essays written by students. |
Instructions to Authors
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To expedite the editorial process and to facilitate uniformity of presentations, authors should prepare their submissions in accordance with conventions outlined below, and either email a copy to or send two copies to the Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Constitutional Law, , -6204, USA.
Manuscripts. The language of publication is English. Authors are requested to provide double-spaced, completed manuscripts with one-inch margins. Text should appear on one side of the paper and all pages should be numbered consecutively. All unpublished manuscripts are the property of the Journal and will not be returned to the author. Cover Letter. Authors should include with their manuscripts a cover letter summarizing their submission and a curriculum vitae. References and Footnotes. Complete bibliographical information, including dates, should be provided for all works referred to in the text. Footnotes should, as much as possible, be limited to citation material. If possible, footnotes with internal citations should be cross-referenced. Citations must conform to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (20th ed. 2015). Because all citations must be verifiable by the editors, all sources must be readily available in the United States or must be sent by the author upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication. Tables and Graphics. Tables, diagrams, drawings, graphs, and other illustrations should be in electronic form. If an electronic form is not available, they should be reproducible originals presented on separate sheets in a large size. In the manuscript text, authors should refer to tables and graphics by number. Electronic Final Copy. If an offer of publication is extended, the author will be requested to submit the article in its most current form by email in Microsoft Word format. |
Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement
The Journal of Constitutional Law follows best practices for publication ethics and handling publication malpractice, which is mainly based on the
Code of Conduct and Best-Practices Guidelines for Journal Editors (Committee on Publication Ethics, 2011).
Code of Conduct and Best-Practices Guidelines for Journal Editors (Committee on Publication Ethics, 2011).
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