Prospective Members

Our journal offers a unique opportunity for 2L members to research, write, and edit articles in non-traditional areas, in addition to receiving academic credit. We welcome new members of all backgrounds to participate on this high caliber journal, used by academics and practitioners alike, to advance provocative and contemporary legal scholarship.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.hastingswomenslj.org.

Writing Competition

You have a choice of two methods to write-on to the Hastings Women's Law Journal.

• General Inter-Journal Writing Competition:
  If applying in this manner, a separate personal statement should be attached to each writing sample submitted to HWLJ. Inter-Journal Writing Competition packets can be picked up at Room 2204 in the 100 McAllister Street building or downloaded from the Writing Competition page. The deadline for this submission is May 25, 2010.
• HWLJ competition: If you are only interested in applying to HWLJ, you are invited to participate in the HWLJ-specific writing competition. The instructions can be obtained on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 9 AM from the Writing Competition page or at Room 2204 in 100 McAllister Street building. All entries must be submitted to either Room 2204 in the 100 McAllister Street building by 3 PM on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 to or postmarked by Tuesday, June 22, 2010.

Committees

HWLJ is comprised of various committees on which members serve. This helps members get more involved with the day-to-day running of the journal and allows for more interaction with various members. The hands-on experience cultivates leadership skills and helps members determine what editorial board roles they will take on the following year.

Community

HWLJ hosts a variety of informal get-togethers and events throughout the year, providing opportunities for the exchange of thoughts and ideas. In addition to our social events, we also provide our members with ample networking opportunities by holding special panels and giving them an opportunity to participate in local community activities and volunteer work. We welcome new members of all backgrounds to participate on this high-caliber journal, used by academics and practitioners alike, to advance provocative and contemporary legal scholarship.