ARTICLE SUBMISSION
The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law is the only public law school in our nation’s capital.
We take great pride in publishing articles relevant to legal issues concerning the District of Columbia, the National Capital Region, and the United States. UDC Law has long been a top law school for clinical training and is ranked highly for sending graduates into government and public service roles. Its student body is also one of the most diverse in the United States, with significant representation of women, minorities, and older students.
UDC Law Review focuses on four topical pillars which underpin our emphasis on Equality Before the Law.
We accept articles on Constitutional Democracy; Civil Liberties, with emphasis on free speech, gender equality, and environmental justice; the Ongoing Evolution of the Legal Profession; and Social Justice in the Corporate World. We also feature a Call to Your Attention on unique or emerging legal issues.
MASTHEAD
EDITORIAL BOARD
Crystal J. Barnes-Bullock
Editor-in-Chief
About Crystal J. Barnes-Bullock
Crystal J. Barnes-Bullock is the Editor-in-Chief of the UDC Law Review. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with Magna Cum Laude Honors from Howard University. Crystal is a JD Candidate, class of 2026, and will practice transactional law.
Rachel Hirsch
Senior Managing Editor
About Rachel Hirsch
Rachel Hirsch is the Senior Managing Editor of the UDC Law Review. She graduated with honors from George Mason University, earning a B.A. in Government and International Politics, and holds a paralegal associate degree. Rachel is a JD Candidate, class of 2026, and interested in practicing civil rights law.
Jasmine Wallace
Senior Executive Editor
About Jasmine Wallace
Jasmine Wallace is the Senior Executive Editor of the UDC Law Review. She graduated with honors in Political Science from North Carolina State University with minors in Psychology and Business Administration. Jasmine holds a master’s degree, in Cybersecurity from Regent University. Jasmine is a JD Candidate, class of 2026, and after graduation will pursue a position with a large law firm.
Isaiah Howton
Articles Editor
About Isaiah Howton
Isaiah Howton is the Articles Editor of the UDC Law Review. He is a graduate of the University of Delaware where he earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Isaiah is a JD Candidate, class of 2026, and plans to pursue a career in civil rights litigation.
Jacquelyn Weaver
Notes & Comments Editor
About Jacquelyn Weaver
Jacquelyn Weaver is the Notes & Comments Editor of the UDC Law Review. She graduated with honors from the University of Florida, earning a B.A. with dual majors in political science and criminology. Jacquelyn is a JD Candidate, class of 2026, and is interested in practicing civil rights law.
Savannah Binion Cobbs
Publications Editor
About Savannah Binion Cobbs
Savannah Binion Cobbs is the Publications Editor of the UDC Law Review. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies and Human Rights with Honors from San Jose State University. Savannah is a JD Candidate, class of 2026, and plans to practice employment law.
Deanna Lopez
Symposium Editor
About Deanna Lopez
Deanna Lopez is the Symposium Editor of the UDC Law Review. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. Deanna is a JD Candidate, class of 2026, and will practice family law in the private sector
SENIOR EDITORS
Kendra Edwards
Senior Editor
About Kendra Edwards
Kendra Edwards is a Senior Editor of the UDC Law Review. She earned a B.S. in Justice Studies, with a concentration in Corporate & Homeland Security, and an M.S. in Law and Public Policy, both from California University of Pennsylvania. Kendra is a JD Candidate, class of 2027, and plans to practice personal injury, criminal, and whistleblower law.
Amir El
Senior Editor
About Amir El
Amir El is a Senior Editor of the UDC Law Review. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, which he earned in 2020. Amir is a JD Candidate, class of 2027, and his academic interests include real estate law, criminal law, constitutional law, civil rights, and administrative law.
Dan Martinez
Senior Editor
About Dan Martinez
Dan Martinez is a Senior Editor of the UDC Law Review. They graduated from American University in 2021 with a B.A. in Law and Government through the School of Public Affairs Politics, Policy, and Law Scholars three-year program. Dan is a JD Candidate, class of 2027, and plans to pursue a career in public defense.
Bridget McGovern
Senior Editor
About Bridget McGovern
Bridget McGovern is a Senior Editor of the UDC Law Review. She earned a B.A. in Government & Politics, with a minor in American History, from the University of Maryland, College Park, where she received The Governor’s Cup. She also holds an M.A. in Business Management from Central Michigan University, an M.A. in National Security Studies from the Naval War College, and an M.S. in National Resources Strategy from the National Defense University. Bridget is a JD Candidate, class of 2026, and plans to practice transactional law.
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Dameka Black
Associate Editor
About Dameka Black
Dameka Black is an Associate Editor of the UDC Law Review. She earned a B.A. in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice, magna cum laude, from Norfolk State University in 2015, and a Masters in Social Work from Walden University in 2019. Dameka is a JD Candidate, class of 2026, and plans to practice family law and criminal law with a focus on social justice issues.
Kloe Faucher
Associate Editor
About Kloe Faucher
Kloe Faucher is an Associate Editor of the UDC Law Review. She holds a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences, with a minor in Psychology, from the University of Central Florida, and an M.L.S. from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. Kloe is a JD Candidate, class of 2027, and plans to practice intellectual property law, with a focus on patents related to medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and genetic testing.
Fenny Gandhi
Associate Editor
About Fenny Gandhi
Fenny Gandhi is an Associate Editor of the UDC Law Review. She earned a B.A. in Literature and Criminal Justice, with honors, from Rutgers University in 2020, and a master’s degree from Montclair State University. Fenny is a JD Candidate, class of 2027, and plans to practice corporate law.
Jamada Garner
Associate Editor
About Jamada Garner
Jamada Garner is an Associate Editor of the UDC Law Review. She earned a B.A. in Public Policy, with a specialization in Interethnic Conflict and a minor in French, from Vanderbilt University in 2021. Jamada is a JD Candidate, class of 2027, and is interested in real estate and commercial litigation.
Meia Marshall
Associate Editor
About Meia Marshall
Meia Marshall is an Associate Editor of the UDC Law Review. She earned a B.S. in Business Management from Southeastern University in 2004 and an M.B.A. in International Business from Trinity University in 2007. Meia is a JD Candidate, class of 2026, and plans to practice transactional law and/or tax law.
Colleen McLaughlin
Associate Editor
About Colleen McLaughlin
Colleen McLaughlin is an Associate Editor of the UDC Law Review. She earned a B.A. in Political Science, with a minor in Environment and Society, from Florida State University. Colleen is a JD Candidate, class of 2027, and plans to practice public interest law.
Tera Proby
Associate Editor
About Tera Proby
Tera Proby is an Associate Editor of the UDC Law Review. She holds a B.A. in English Literature and Language from Ohio Dominican University, where she graduated in 2013, and an M.P.A. from Grand Canyon University. Tera is a JD Candidate, class of 2026, and plans to practice in the areas of intellectual property and international law.
Persia Taft
Associate Editor
About Persia Taft
Persia Taft is an Associate Editor of the UDC Law Review. She earned a B.A. in Philosophy, with a minor in Political Science, cum laude, from Florida International University’s Honors College in 2023. Persia is a JD Candidate, class of 2027, and is interested in exploring corporate business law.
BECOMING A MEMBER
Students become eligible to join UDC Law Review after completion of at least 29 hours of coursework by participating in a write-on competition that takes place once a year at the end of the academic year in May or June. A call for applications will go out to the student body in late spring.
Students must meet the minimum grade requirement and be in academic good standing, as defined by the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law Student Handbook. Students typically have two weeks to complete the submission, which consists of a Bluebook exercise, a research exercise, an editing exercise, and a legal essay based on a closed-universe of provided materials. The competition is graded in the blind to ensure fairness. Offers to join are extended shortly thereafter as work begins during the summer months
ARTICLE SUBMISSION
Topics
UDC Law Review focuses on four topical pillars which underpin our emphasis on Equality Before the Law. We accept articles on Constitutional Democracy; Civil Liberties, with emphasis on free speech, gender equality, and environmental justice; the Ongoing Evolution of the Legal Profession; and Social Justice in the Corporate World. We also feature a Call to Your Attention on unique or emerging legal issues.
The UDC Law Review is published in the spring, so we do not accept articles during the spring semester of the academic year. We accept submissions on a rolling basis beginning in summer until the issue is filled in the fall semester.
Submission Process
UDC Law Review accepts electronic submissions via Scholastica (preferred method) and via email at lawreview@udc.edu. Submit through the Scholastica portal at https://udclawreview.scholasticahq.com/for-authors. The author’s resume or curriculum vitae must be submitted along with the manuscript for all submissions.
Please direct any questions regarding submission requirements to lawreview@udc.edu.
We may be willing to expedite review of a submitted article if the author is facing strict response deadlines by competing journals. To request an expedited review, please e-mail the Law Review and include “Request for Expedited Review: TITLE OF ARTICLE” in the subject heading. An expedite request must also provide the titles of journals that have accepted or provisionally accepted the article, as well as the deadline provided by each journal.
Requirements
Font, Formatting, and Style
Articles tendered must be a Microsoft Word-compatible file type (.docx, .doc, or .rtf). All submissions should be formatted with 1” margins on all sides. Use 12-point Times New Roman font for the main text and 10-point Times New Roman font for the footnotes.
Citation Format
Footnotes are required, not endnotes. Footnotes must conform to the latest edition of The Bluebook. Authors must be prepared to supply any and all cited sources upon request.
Length Limitations
UDC Law Review strongly prefers articles under 25,000 words in length (40-70 pages), including text, footnotes, and appendices in accordance with the joint letter issued by a group of law journals across the country designed to improve the quality and accessibility of legal scholarship.