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Author Guidelines

The University of Kansas Law And Literature Journal is designed for papers in all stages of the writing process. Works may range from initial drafts to fully-formed article length submissions. Our goal is to foster a learning community where individuals may share their knowledge, insights, and curiosity on the topic of Law And Literature. 

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. 

Journal Guidelines

Format and Style of Submissions

Submitted papers must be in Microsoft Word (.docx) format. Submissions should include a concise yet imaginative title. Authors are encouraged to include a brief abstract of no more than 250 words, although one is not required. 

Text should be double-spaced, use 12-point font, and have one-inch margins on all sides. In general, the Journal follows Bluebook citations.

Form of Submission

Submissions should be made using the journal online submission system. For questions regarding submissions or the online submission system, please contact Mary Hansen at m425h065@ku.edu. 

Editing Process

The Journal values each author's individual style. We strive to maintain an author's unique voice while also ensuring proper grammar and citation. We take seriously the author's comments throughout the editing process. 

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets, and other material provided with this submission.

We accept submissions in electronic format:

  1. Word format (.docx) is required.
  2. There is no maximum page limit, and works of all lengths will be considered.
  3. Contributions to the Journal are welcome from around the world, from scholars (legal and non-legal), students (law and graduate) and practitioners (lawyers and non-lawyers). As such, authors of all skill level, occupation, and nationality are encouraged to apply. 

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Copyright Notice

Authors retain copyright in their work.  All journal content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial 4.0 International License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
 

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