A Letter from the Moderator-in-Chief
Thank you for visiting the Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Brief!
Civil rights and civil liberties are at the forefront of modern legal and political discussions. With precedent being re-evaluated and law in a state of rapid change, we believe that it is important to facilitate legal scholarship that is current and accessible for all.
Established in 2023, the Brief is an online publication, and the only publication at GW Law, that is devoted to civil rights and civil liberties. The Brief provides law students, faculty, and practicing attorneys the opportunity to identify pressing issues within this area of the law and publish short pieces (1,000 – 3,000 words) addressing them. We seek to provide contributors the opportunity to write on subjects they are passionate about, practice concise yet nuanced writing, and contribute their work to the field of legal scholarship. We encourage anyone interested in contributing to visit our “Contact” page where you can find our submission form which includes submission requirements for proposals and drafts.
In addition to contributing, Members have the opportunity to engage in the editorial process and help determine the direction of the Brief. GW Law students are encouraged to express interest in membership at any time by contacting the Brief. Participation is not for academic credit; instead, it serves as a student-run publication branch of the George Washington University American Constitution Society.
We are excited to enter our second year of publication and hope that you will contribute and/or follow along.
Best,
Emily Ross
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