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Asian American Law Journal at Berkeley Law

Submissions for our journal are currently closed

Thank you for your interest. The Asian American Law Journal is no longer accepting submissions for the 2026-2027 publication cycle. The submission period will open in early 2027 for consideration in the 2027-2028 cycle.

Submissions sent prior to that time are welcome; however, please note that they will not be reviewed until the next submission period begins. For inquiries or to submit your piece in advance, please contact us at aalj@berkeley.edu.

For Authors

As the preeminent law journal dedicated to Asian American jurisprudence, we are committed to providing a forum for scholars, practitioners, and students to address legal and policy issues relevant to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, while recognizing the diversity and intersection within these communities. Our mission is to promote excellent scholarship that promotes national understanding and empowerment of Asian Americans.

Past volumes have addressed a wide range of issues, including but not limited to, immigration policy, civil liberties, racial justice, community development, and political engagement.

All submissions must meet the following requirements:

  • Documents must be sent as a Microsoft Word attachment (.doc or .docx format).
  • Documents must be double-spaced with 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins.
  • Submissions should be approximately 30 pages minimum.
  • Footnotes must be within text (i.e., incorporated at end of each page) and must conform to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (22nd ed.).

We look forward to receiving your submissions. Please direct all questions to aalj@berkeley.edu.