About the Detroit Mercy Law Review
Since 1916, the University of Detroit Mercy Law Review has contributed to the legal scholarship of the state of Michigan and the nation. Through its publications, the University of Detroit Mercy Law Review strives to meaningfully contribute to the revitalization of the city of Detroit and advance legal discourse throughout the country. University of Detroit Mercy Law Review articles have also been heavily cited in party and amicus briefs submitted to the United States Supreme Court. Articles published by the University of Detroit Mercy Law Review were relied on in briefs submitted in Obergefell v. Hodges, Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Hollingsworth v. Perry, to name a few.
Submission Process
As a general-interest legal journal, we are seeking submissions on any topic across all jurisdictions. We will be accepting submissions on a rolling basis for the print version of our journal, offered in three issues every academic year.
We strongly prefer submissions to be made through Scholastica, but we will also accept submissions sent to lawreview@udmercy.edu. If you choose to email your submission, please include "Vol. 104 Submission" in the subject line. Please include a CV and a brief abstract with any submission.
Manuscript Guidelines
Submitted manuscripts must be original, previously unpublished work. We strongly prefer articles of 10,000–30,000 words, including footnotes, but we welcome all submissions. Manuscripts must conform to the Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (22nd ed.).
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Jonah Stern, Editor-in-Chief, at sternjr@udmercy.edu.
We look forward to reviewing your submissions.