For Authors

Submission Requirements

Manuscript Format

● There are no pre-set length or topic limitations for submissions.
● All text must be double-spaced.
● Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word 2011 or later (.docx format).
● Footnotes must be single-spaced and conform to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.
● The main text should follow The Chicago Manual of Style.
● Articles submitted in a foreign language must include an English translation.

Additional Required Files

To submit an article for consideration, authors must submit a manuscript along with a cover letter, abstract, and author CV via Scholastica.

Author Timeline

LCLR is currently soliciting article submissions for its Fall 2026 volume. Submissions must engage with legal scholarship that, in some manner, focuses on Latin America and the Caribbean and/or their diaspora in the United States.

Articles for consideration for the Fall 2026 volume must be submitted by August 1, 2026.

Editorial Philosophy

Authors are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar programs) to draft, edit, or otherwise assist in the creation of their manuscript. Submissions must reflect the author’s own original research, analysis, and writing. Any use of AI-generated content may result in rejection of the manuscript.

LCLR upholds a light-edit philosophy, prioritizing the author’s voice and argument throughout the editorial process. Edits focus on enhancing readability, accuracy, and stylistic consistency while preserving the integrity of the work.

LCLR retains the right to determine the final form of every article. LCLR acknowledges the receipt of submitted manuscripts and assumes no responsibility for the return of submissions.