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Harvard Business Law Review (HBLR)

The Harvard Business Law Review (HBLR) aims to be the premier journal covering the laws of business organization and capital markets. HBLR will publish articles from professors, practitioners, and policymakers on corporate law and governance, securities and capital markets law, financial regulation and financial institutions, law and finance, financial distress and bankruptcy, and related subjects.

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HBLR Online Submissions

HBLR stands at the intersection of law and business and is committed to publishing research and commentary on a wide range of developments in business and commercial law. HBLR welcomes submissions from all members of the business law community, including students, academics, practitioners, regulators, and lawmakers.

We are currently soliciting content for our current issue as well as future issues.

How to Submit

We strongly prefer that authors submit their articles via email to online@hblr.org. Submissions without a resume or CV will not be reviewed. Cover letters are optional but preferred.

Topic Areas

We accept articles concerning U.S. law, international law, and the domestic laws of countries and regions worldwide.

Length Limitations

Articles published by the Harvard Business Law Review Online typically range from 3,000-14,000 words including footnotes.

Citation Format

Manuscript citations must conform to the most recent edition of The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.

Review Process

HBLR carefully reviews all submissions that it receives and notifies authors of decisions via email. Submissions are reviewed and published on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year. If you would like to request an expedited review of your article, please indicate this desire upon submission. We appreciate your interest in publishing with us and look forward to your submissions.

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