The Washington University in St. Louis Global Studies Law Review is now accepting submissions for Volume 26, Issues 1 and 2 (Fall and Winter 2026).
Review Timeline
Reviews Begin: Early February 2026
Decisions Released: Early April 2026
Expedited Review: Articles requiring early consideration will be reviewed on an expedited basis upon request.
Scope and Topic Focus
The Global Studies Law Review publishes scholarship addressing international, foreign, or comparative law. We give priority to submissions that are novel, address gaps in the law, engage with current academic discourse or global developments, and meaningfully advance the field.
Length Guidelines
Preferred manuscript length is 10,000–25,000 words. Longer submissions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Submission Instructions
We accept both electronic and hard-copy submissions.
Electronic Submissions:
Please submit via Scholastica.
Mail Submissions:
Submissions
Global Studies Law Review
Washington University School of Law
Campus Box 1120
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
Required Materials
A current draft of the article (.docx/pdf format)
Curriculum vitae
Cover letter
We look forward to reviewing your work and to engaging with the innovative and rigorous scholarship this selection season will bring.
Questions?
Please contact us at globalstudieslawreview@wustl.edu.
Sincerely,
Washington University in St. Louis Global Studies Law Review