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George Washington Journal of Law & Technology
Submissions Status

GW JOLT is open for article submissions. Submitted articles are considered for publication on a rolling basis.

About GW JOLT

The George Washington Journal of Law & Technology is an independent, online-only journal of legal scholarship and the flagship student-run technology law review at The George Washington University Law School. GW JOLT publishes rigorous scholarship from leading scholars, practitioners, and policymakers on topics at the nexus of law and technology.

The editorial board carefully reviews submitted articles and prepares them for publication. Each selected article undergoes a rigorous multi-level review before final author review and publication. GW JOLT aims to become a leading forum near our nation’s capital for academic debate, policy discussion, and cross-disciplinary legal discourse on emerging issues at the technology frontier.

Topics of Interest

We publish across legal fields with a focus on the intersection of law and technology, including but not limited to:

Artificial Intelligence Intellectual Property Privacy & Data Security Cybersecurity Platform Liability Digital Health Telecommunications Online Social Media Behavioral Advertising Antitrust & Technology Biotechnology Emerging Technology Law

Submission Requirements

Length

  • Articles should be between 15,000 and 30,000 words, including footnotes. In limited cases, exceptions may be made.

Format

  • Articles may be submitted as Word (.docx) or PDF files. Word format is preferred.
  • Citations should follow The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.
  • Please include a title page with author name(s), institutional affiliation(s), and contact information.

Use of AI

  • Authors must disclose any use of generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) in the writing process in a title page footnote.

Simultaneous Submissions

  • We accept simultaneous submissions. If your article receives an offer from another journal, please notify us immediately.
  • We will conduct expedited reviews for articles with publication offers from other journals. Please include “EXPEDITE” in your submission or email subject line and specify the offer deadline.

Review Process

  • Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis by our editorial board.
  • Each selected article undergoes a rigorous multi-level editing process before final author review and publication.
  • GW JOLT reserves the right to decline any submission for any reason, including a finding of plagiarism at any stage of the process.

How to Submit

Submissions are accepted via Scholastica, our online submission management system. Please create a free account and submit your manuscript through the link below.

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If you are unable to submit via Scholastica, please contact us directly at [email protected].