The Texas A&M Law Review has no formal length requirements, and we will review all submissions regardless of length. However, we take the position that most articles can effectively convey their arguments within the range of 40-70 journal pages. We further believe that guidelines on word limits will enhance the quality of our legal scholarship and improve the editing process. To that end, we prefer articles between 15,000 and 30,000 words, including footnotes, however, depending on the circumstance, will we publish articles in excess of 30,000 words. The Law Review also encourages authors to submit essays, pieces between 8,000 and 15,000 words including footnotes. Essays typically have a more focused purpose—advancing a narrow thesis or contributing to discussion on a current, salient issue. Authors are also encouraged to submit shorter pieces to our online publication, Arguendo, which has its own Scholastica page. The Texas A&M Law Review does not publish book reviews or student notes or comments.
