Authorship Requirements

The New Jersey Law Review welcomes all forms of writers but we do some specific requirements that need to fulfilled so we can push out your work.

• Age Requirement: Current high school students
• No discriminating dialogue found on any socials or it will result in your immediate cut.
• Location: Must be located within New Jersey
• The writer is open to transfer arrangements with the New Jersey Law Review. This entails documentation, publication and editing.

• All legals notes should be in essay format
• Word count: 2000 approx. 800 minimum (unless special grants)
• Pages: Proposals shouldn't exceed 10 pages but beyond that, there is no minimum if you hit word count requirements.
• Legal notes should be double spaced, size 12, and in Times New Roman
• Each legal note should begin with a CREATIVE title and your name.
• Citations: All Citations are required and should be in Chicago style and retain relevance to your topic. Adding footnotes such as [1] is acceptable.

• Originality: Submissions must be original work and not plagiarized or previously published elsewhere.
• The New Jersey Law Review has a strict no AI policy, all submissions will be checked.
• All forms of AI are restricted, this includes, but is not limited to, GPTZero, OpenAi, Grammarly, Google AI (Gemini), and Microsoft Copilot.
• Contribution: The listed writer must have made a significant contribution to the work (e.g., research, writing, analysis).
• Ethical Standards: Work must comply with ethical guidelines, especially if it involves sensitive topics, human subjects, or legal matters.
• Any submissions regarding race, identity, or humanitarian topics are emphasized to double check for sensitivity. However, controversial topics are welcomed. 
• Accuracy: Submissions should be fact-checked, with proper citations and references where necessary. Don't make up false information regarding any details.
• Accountability: The writer holds 100% accountability for all works published if they violate NJLR Code of Ethics.