Overview
The Mitchell Hamline Law Journal of Public Policy and Practice is a student-run and student-edited journal that was founded in 1976. The Mitchell Hamline Law Journal of Public Policy and Practice is the product of the merger of Hamline Journal of Law and Public Policy and William Mitchell Journal of Law and Practice in 2016. Law Journal’s charge is: “Excellence through diligence, not exclusivity.” Law Journal’s Editors work hard to produce the highest quality of legal publication available on topics relating to legal practice, legal issues faced by the public, and legal policy solutions.
Join the Journal of Public Policy & Practice – Write-On for Vol. 47!
Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience in legal writing, editing, and public policy research? The Journal of Public Policy & Practice (JPPP) is looking for dedicated Associates to support the publication of Volume 47!
JPPP Associate Positions
- Writing Associate (2 credits) – Research and write an 8,500-word public policy-focused paper that fulfills MHSL’s Advanced Research & Writing requirement. Writing Associates work closely with a faculty advisor and a JPPP board member. Credits can be allocated in the Fall, Spring, or J-term.
- Editing Associate (1 credit) – Support the editing and citation review of JPPP articles. Editing Associates collaborate in teams under the guidance of a board member. Credit can be allocated in the Fall, Spring, or J-term.
How to Apply – The Write-On Process
JPPP selects new Associates through a write-on process that typically takes place at the end of the Spring semester. All applicants must register during the write-on registration to participate in the write-on process. During the write-on period, each applicant must complete:
- A Bluebook citation quiz
- A writing sample submission
- Applicants for a Writing Associate position must also submit a 3–5 page paper presenting a public policy argument.
Vol. 47 Write-on registration is open now through May 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
The Vol. 47 Write-on period will occur Thursday May 22, 2025, through Sunday June 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Write-On Informational Session
Please click here for information provided at our informational session about JPPP and the write-on process.
Vol. 47 Write-On Registration Now Open!
To take part in the write-on process, you must register at the form below or by following the QR code below. You will only have 30 minutes to complete the form and are unable to access the form again once the 30 minutes has elapsed. Registration closes promptly on May 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Introducing our Incoming Vol. 47 Board!
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In the meantime, feel free to reach out with any questions:
📩 Ashley Pattain, Vol. 46 Editor-in-Chief – [email protected]
📩 Margaret Galles, Incoming Vol. 47 Editor-in-Chief – [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming our new Associates for Volume 47!
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Volumes include articles authored by professors, lawyers, and judges, as well as student articles, authored by third and fourth year law students selected as journal associates.