ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Position Description
Associate Editors form the backbone of CLR's editorial process. Working under the guidance of Senior Editors, Associate Editors are responsible for citation and technical editing, and supporting editorial feedback to authors. This role is designed for law students and upper-year undergraduates who are looking to develop their editorial skills, deepen their engagement with legal scholarship, and contribute meaningfully to the publication of peer-reviewed legal research.
Application Requirements
To apply to be an Associate Editor at CLR, you must have at least completed high school and are either:
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Currently enrolled in a JD, LLB, or LLM program, or in the final two years of an undergraduate degree with a demonstrated interest in law
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Strong legal research and writing skills
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Familiarity with legal citation standards (McGill Guide)
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Attention to detail and a commitment to editorial accuracy
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Ability to commit approximately 5-7 hours per month to CLR responsibilities
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A genuine interest in legal scholarship, public legal education, or access to justice
Deadline is October 9th, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST.
Responsibilites
(a) Perform cite-checks, verifying the accuracy of all legal citations, case references, legislative sources, and secondary materials
(b) Provide detailed written feedback to authors on structure, argumentation, clarity, and style
(c) Assist Senior Editors in managing the revision process, tracking author responses, and ensuring timelines are met
(d) Format accepted manuscripts in accordance with CLR style guidelines and the McGill Guide to Legal Citation
(e) Participate in editorial meetings to discuss submissions, editorial standards, and publication planning