Submissions

HBLR stands at the intersection of law and business and is committed to publishing research and commentary on a wide range of developments in business and commercial law. HBLR welcomes submissions from all members of the business law community, including students, academics, practitioners, regulators, and lawmakers.

Instructions

  • Authors should submit their articles in Microsoft Word format through Scholastica. Additionally, please use Scholastica to keep us updated about your article’s availability and any competing offer deadlines.
  • Submissions without a resume or CV will not be reviewed. Cover letters are optional but preferred.

Length Limitations

  • HBLR welcomes both full length articles and shorter notes; however, HBLR strongly prefers articles under 25,000 words in length — the equivalent of 50 law review pages — including text and footnotes.

Citation Format

  • Manuscript citations must conform to the most recent edition of The Bluebook.

Review Process

  • HBLR carefully reviews all submissions that it receives and notifies authors of decisions via email.
  • If you would like to request an expedited review of your article, please indicate this desire upon submission.
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