The Second Draft

  The Second Draft is a peer-reviewed publication of the Legal Writing Institute dedicated to sharing ideas related to teaching legal research and writing. We aim to publish short, readable, lightly footnoted essays and articles—typically ranging from 1000 to 3000 words—that combine theory with practical experience and personal insight. We seek to publish a diverse range of pieces that reflects the diverse needs of the legal writing community. In particular, we strive to be a welcoming place for newer members of the community to have their voices heard.

We have three submission windows per year—January, May, and September—but we welcome articles and essays at any time. If you would like to submit a piece, or if you have any questions, please email us at theseconddraftlwi@gmail.com.  

Scroll down to meet the members of The Second Draft's Editorial Board, search for specific articles, or see a feed of each article published by issue.  

The Second Draft Editorial Board

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    Abby Patthoff

    Editor-in-Chief
    Chapman University, Fowler School of Law
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    Marissa Meredith

    Board Member
    Duquesne University School of Law
  • Ezra Ross

    Ezra Ross

    Board Member
    University of California, Irvine School of Law
  • Stefanie "Stevie" Leahy

    Stefanie "Stevie" Leahy

    Board Member
    Suffolk University Law School
  • Hollee Temple

    Hollee Temple

    Board Member
    University of Hawaii (Richardson School of Law)
  • Lara Freed

    Lara Freed

    Board Member
    Cornell Law School
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    Cindy Archer

    Board Member
    University of California-Irvine School of Law
  • Azynder

    Susan Azynder

    Board Member
    Notre Dame Law School
  • Chapman

    Suzanne Chapman

    Board Member
    Charleston School of Law
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    Kerry Kornblatt

    Board Member
    University of Michigan Law School
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    Anjali Prakash

    Board Member
    American University Washington College of Law
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    D’Andra Shu

    Board Member
    South Texas College of Law Houston
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