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·1mo ago·1 repliesIt almost feels like expediting at YLJ is a bit of a risk…
Just saw that 17 day YLJ rejection and noticed it had an expedite req attached to it. I’ve noticed this in past cycles too. I know that YLJ is explici...
Tips for resubmitting a revised piece from the spring cycle?
So I struck out in February. Like 0 for 74. I've spent the last few months basically gutting the introduction and tightening my argument and I genuine...
Random update from GJLPP?
Just got a random update from the EIC of Georgetown Journal of Law & Public Policy letting me know that my submission is still under review and a fina...
·1mo ago·2 repliesA few hard-won lessons about expedite requests (after 8 placements)
I tend to hear a lot of anxiety about how to word expedite requests, so I wanted to share what has actually worked for me over the years. First, be di...