Stetson Law Review (SLR) is a general, student-edited law review which seeks to publish original articles or essays on any legal topic. SLR is no longer accepting articles for Volume 55, but we are accepting articles for Volume 56. If you are interested in submitting an article or essay for consideration for Volume 56, please click the “Submit via Scholastica” button above (or email [email protected]). Authors seeking publication must submit manuscripts with footnotes in Microsoft Word format. Footnotes should follow The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, published by Harvard Law Review Association, Columbia Law Review, University of Pennsylvania Law Review, and Yale Law Journal.
NOTE: All submissions should include the author’s resume or bio.
Local Government Issue:
Stetson Law Review is also accepting articles for next summer’s local government issue. This annual journal is produced by the Stetson University College of Law in conjunction with the City, County and Local Government Law Section of the Florida Bar and is provided to all members of the Section and the Florida League of Cities, Inc. The journal offers articles on emerging and evolving local government issues and summaries of recent case law related to the same, making it a significant asset to all attorneys who practice for or in front of local governments across the State of Florida.
We invite you to submit an article for publication in the next edition of the highly visible issue. We are hopeful that you take advantage of this unique opportunity to share your specialized knowledge for the benefit of the profession while showcasing your expertise to potential employers, partners, or clients in the process.
Each submission must be related to local government law, with a focus on Florida Law. The additional general submission guidelines are as follows:
- Full-Length Article: a scholarly article, between twenty-five to forty pages, providing in-depth analysis of a significant local government law topic; or
- Short Article: fifteen to twenty-five pages; for example, the “Last Word” by counsel of the non-prevailing party in a recently decided appellate case.
If you are interested in publishing in the Stetson Law Review Local Government Law Issue, the deadline to submit an article for the 2026 edition is December 1, 2025. Email submissions to [email protected].
Student Works:
SLR is currently accepting student-authored works for publication, SLR welcomes the submission of student articles of substantial legal merit that meet the guidelines described below. All articles submitted for consideration by the Publication Committee should present strong legal arguments and must provide ample support for them. SLR is a “citation-heavy” journal, meaning each of the Author’s assertions should be supported by an appropriate source. Articles should be 35–55 double-spaced pages and must contain footnotes. Citations should adhere to the Bluebook citation manual. All submissions should also include a cover sheet, in which the Author should contextualize their work for the Committee. This cover sheet should briefly state the work’s legal or practical significance that merits its publication. The cover sheet should also detail how the work differs from, and adds to, other published works written on similar topics. Email student submissions to [email protected]