Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation

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JELL encourages students to become exceptional editors, writers, and scholars while serving an integral role at the University of Oregon School of Law's nationally and internationally recognized environmental law program. 

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Beginning in Fall 2026, JELL will no longer print paper copies of its issues. Instead, JELL will continue to post its articles to HeinOnline, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and the University of Oregon’s Scholars’ Bank (see links at end of this page), but on a rolling basis, so that our articles can more quickly become part of the legal discourse.

Single copies of past issues are $12.00 each, subject to availability. To order past issues, please contact our Journals Coordinator by email.

Submission Process

JELL publishes articles and book reviews from professors and practitioners. Manuscripts from all points of view are welcome, and JELL does not maintain a position on any issue. Our goal is to publish timely pieces demonstrating sound legal analysis and policy arguments representing a broad spectrum of positions.

Unsolicited Manuscripts

JELL encourages the submission of unsolicited manuscripts on timely issues relating to environmental or natural resources law and litigation. Submissions must be unpublished. If any portion of the manuscript has been published previously, or will be published elsewhere, the author must include this information at the time of submission.

How to make a submission

Prospective authors may submit manuscripts to JELL in Microsoft Word (or comparable format) via Scholastica, email, or by mail in hard copy. Manuscripts submitted by mail will not be returned.

Articles Editor
Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation
University of Oregon School of Law
1221 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403

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Submission Format

Typical submissions are under 25,000 words (including footnotes). Articles in excess of 25,000 words will be accepted only in exceptional circumstances. Submissions should include a cover letter, the author's pertinent contact information, and a curriculum vitae or resume. Submissions should conform to the latest editions of The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation and The Chicago Manual of Style. Authors who cite sources that are difficult or impossible to find will be expected to provide JELL with a copy of the source upon request and within a reasonable time.

Review Process

Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for preliminary review. JELL will attempt to honor requests for expedited review if sufficient notice is given.

Editing Process

JELL reserves editorial privilege with regard to all matters of form, including but not limited to diction, grammar, spelling, syntax, and matters of convention, as well as the substantive accuracy of citations.

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