About Emergency Docket
Emergency Docket allows young legal conservatives to share forward-facing perspectives on today’s legal news, court decisions, and the constitutional issues of tomorrow.
Justice Scalia famously said the Constitution is not a living or evolving document, but an enduring one. Here you’ll find commentary from future lawyers dedicated to preserving that document and its traditions.
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Write for Us
Interested in writing for Emergency Docket? Consider applying for a role as a contributor. Our writers set a biweekly or monthly schedule and write relevant commentary on constitutional issues in collaboration with our editors.
Strong writing and analytical skills.
Research abilities using court opinions and historical sources.
Self-motivation and reliability with deadlines.
Significant connection to the law (pre-law student, law student, etc.).
How to Apply
Send a writing sample and resume to editor@emergencydocket.com.
Include a short bio (1–2 sentences) and headshot.
Subject line: “Application: [Role].”
Submissions
Emergency Docket welcomes contributions from pre-law students, law students, and young lawyers.
What We’re Looking For
Relevance to a current constitutional issue.
A length of 600-1,200 words.
Professional, civil, and substantive in tone.
How to Submit
Send your pitch or completed draft to editor@emergencydocket.com.
Include a short bio (1–2 sentences) and headshot.
Subject line: “Guest Submission: [Article Title].”
Rights & Attribution
We publish on a non-exclusive basis.
You retain copyright and may republish the piece elsewhere with credit to Emergency Docket.
Questions?
Contact editor@emergencydocket.com. We look forward to reading your work.
