Travaux
Berkeley Journal of International Law Travaux invites submissions of original short articles or blog pieces on novel issues relating to public or private international law, broadly defined.
Please review our ↓ Submissions Guidelines (Travaux) ↓ before submitting.
Submissions Guidelines (Travaux)
A complete submission to BJIL Travaux must include the following three materials:
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An original manuscript of a short article or blog post relating to a matter of public or private international law. The article must comply with the following guidelines:
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Topic: The topic of the article may encompass any international law matter, including comparative law, legal commentary on ongoing international events, a take on an international legal theory, or an interview with an expert or practitioner in the field.
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Length: Submissions should be 1,200 - 1,500 words, and in compliance with our attached AI-use policy.
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Format: All written pieces must be in Microsoft Word-compatible format or Google Docs.
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Citations: All claims and sources must be supported by in-line hyperlinks, not footnotes. Authors should be prepared to supply any missing sources upon request.
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CV of author(s)
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The author must provide a professional resume or a CV with a list of your academic background, relevant experience, and list any publications you have.
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The CV must include the active e-mail address and phone number of each author at which they can be reached throughout the review period.
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AI-use disclosure statement which can be downloaded here. All authors must sign and date this statement.
Please note that, due to the high volume of submissions, we are unable to offer feedback on Travaux articles not accepted for publication.
Information for Travaux Authors
Submissions Process: BJIL Travaux only accepts submissions via email. Please email your Travaux submissions and any other Travaux-related questions to BJIL-travaux@berkeley.edu.
Author Eligibility: We welcome Travaux submissions from current graduate and undergraduate law students, as well as academics, PhD students, and legal practitioners. We especially welcome perspectives from the global South.
Use of AI
BJIL Travaux does not accept scholarship authored or co-authored by AI. BJIL's Editorial Board has issued an AI Use Policy for Authors which can be found here. Authors submitting articles for consideration in the 2026-27 cycle must be in conformity with this policy and must sign the AI disclosure statement.
By submitting to BJIL Travaux you acknowledge that your submission complies with the BJIL AI Use for Authors Policy.