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Texas Law Review (TLR) is the law journal of the University of Texas at Austin School of Law. This page is for legal scholars, practitioners and students deciding where and how to send a piece: it separates the journal’s four submission tracks (Articles, Book Reviews, Notes and TLR Online) by route, eligibility, length and timing, using the journal’s own submission pages as read on 2026-11-08.
What Texas Law Review is
Texas Law Review publishes legal scholarship and runs a separate online companion, Texas Law Review Online (TLR Online). Its public site is texaslawreview.org, and its submissions are handled on Scholastica. Authors choose a track, and each track has its own route and timing.
Who can submit and what each track covers
The journal’s submission page and its Scholastica “For Authors” page describe four tracks. The table below uses only what those pages state.
| Track | Who submits | Route | Length guidance | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articles (including essays) | Judges, academics and practicing lawyers; current law students may not submit through the Scholastica page | Scholastica (preferred) or the Chief Articles Editor’s email | No absolute maximum or minimum; articles and essays tend to run about 15,000 words; 40-70 law review pages (roughly 20,000-35,000 words including footnotes) is described as enough for most arguments | Scholastica page showed “Closed” on 2026-11-08, with Volume 106 opening January 29, 2027 |
| Book Reviews | Authors submitting reviews | Dedicated book-review email address listed on the submissions page | Preferably 10,000 words or less | The journal selects books in February-March, recommends early-spring submission, and says the next volume is generally full by the beginning of summer |
| Notes | Current UT Law students | Dedicated notes email with the piece, an Author Information Sheet and a preemption check | 8,000-15,000 words; 8,000-12,000 sought | Selection is blind, by the Notes Editors; check the submissions page for the current deadline |
| TLR Online | Not restricted on the pages read | Separate TLR Online Scholastica page, or the TLR Online email address | Approximately 3,000-11,000 words including footnotes | Open year-round |
Volume windows
The two official pages describe different cycles. The submissions page says Volume 104 (2025-26) is full and that selection for Volume 105 began January 26, 2026. The Scholastica page, read later, says Volume 106 opens January 29, 2027. Treat the live Scholastica status as the one that governs when an Articles submission can be sent.
How to submit an Article
- Confirm you are eligible: the Scholastica page is for judges, academics and practicing lawyers.
- Open the journal’s Scholastica “For Authors” page, reached from the submissions page at texaslawreview.org/submissions.
- Check the status shown at the top of that page. Submissions open only when it is open; it showed “Closed” on 2026-11-08.
- Prepare an editable Word file (.doc or .docx); the journal prefers it to a PDF.
- Include the manuscript’s word count with the submission.
- Verify every cited source before sending. The page says authors are fully responsible for the content, sources and integrity of the piece, including any use of AI tools.
- Questions go to the Chief Articles Editor at [email protected].
For the platform itself, see Scholastica law review submission.
Strengths and limits
- Clear length guidance. There is no hard cap, and the journal points to the joint-statement range of 40-70 law review pages rather than a word limit.
- Separate lanes. TLR Online accepts shorter work year-round, while the print Articles track follows a volume window. Texas Law Review generally does not review Articles submissions for TLR Online, so choose a route deliberately.
- Windowed Articles intake. The Scholastica page was closed on 2026-11-08, so an author with a ready manuscript must wait for the stated opening date.
- Notes are internal. Notes are written by current UT Law students, so they are not an option for outside authors.
Related resources
| Resource | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Scholastica law review submission | The submission platform used by Texas Law Review and many other law journals |
| Law review rankings | How law journals are ranked and what rankings measure |
| Virginia Law Review | Profile of another general-interest law journal |
| Harvard Law Review | Definition and profile of that journal |
| Bluebook abbreviations | Citation abbreviations used in legal scholarship |
Frequently asked questions
How do I submit to Texas Law Review?
Articles go through the journal’s Scholastica page, which the journal prefers, or by email to the Chief Articles Editor. Book reviews, Notes and TLR Online each have their own address or page on texaslawreview.org/submissions.
Is there a word limit?
No absolute limit is set for Articles. Guidance is about 15,000 words for typical articles and essays, 40-70 law review pages for most arguments, 10,000 words or less for book reviews, 8,000-15,000 for Notes and about 3,000-11,000 for TLR Online.
Can current law students submit?
Not through the Articles Scholastica page. Current UT Law students may submit Notes by email.
Does the journal accept AI-assisted work?
The Scholastica page makes authors fully responsible for content, sources and integrity, including any AI use, and requires them to verify the materials they cite.
Sources
- Texas Law Review, Submissions: https://texaslawreview.org/submissions/ (read 2026-11-08).
- Texas Law Review on Scholastica, For Authors: https://texas-law-review.scholasticahq.com/for-authors (read 2026-11-08).
