Book Reviews

Thank you for your interest in writing a book review for the Michigan Law Review’s Annual Survey of Books! We are specifically seeking reviews for books published in 2025 and 2026, including forthcoming books. Our reviewers perform a valuable service for the legal community, and we greatly appreciate your desire to contribute. In order to assist us in making our selections, please follow these guidelines when submitting a book review proposal. Our call for submissions for Volume 125 opens on February 16, 2026 and closes on May 15, 2026. 

Submission Guidelines
Reviews should be 8,500-10,500 words, including footnotes. Please send all submissions to the Book Review office at michlrev.ed.br@umich.edu. There are two options for submission:

(1) Submit a full draft manuscript. We strongly encourage full manuscripts, although we understand that this is not always possible.

(2) Submit a short draft section of your review, ideally three to five pages, along with a formal one- or two-page proposal that includes:

  • Information about the book(s) you propose to review. This should include: author, title, publisher, and publication date; a brief overview of the book’s contents; and a brief description of the book’s place within legal scholarship, including an explanation of why you think the book is important and timely.
  • Information about the piece you propose to write. This should include: a summary of the anticipated content or scope of the review, including a description of the angle you plan to take and the novel arguments that you anticipate advancing in the piece; and the stage you have reached in writing the review.
  • A date for the submission of your completed draft.

Whether you submit a full draft or a proposal, please include the following information:

  • If you have previously published with the Michigan Law Review;
  • Any information relevant to either the book or proposed review, including, for example, a relationship with the author or a particular expertise in the area; and
  • Your CV

If you have any questions, please email the Book Review office at michlrev.ed.br@umich.edu.