The Journal of International Law and Politics (JILP) is soliciting applications for membership on the journal from NYU LL.M. students. Those who are accepted will be “Graduate Editors” on JILP, and will be responsible for three hours per week of office hours and for fulfilling additional periodic responsibilities throughout the term. Graduate Editors may submit Notes and Book Reviews, read and evaluate articles submitted for publication, act as advisors to JILP members writing Notes, aid in editorial and citation-checking work, and contribute to the ongoing updates of the Guide to Foreign and International Legal Citation. Graduate Editors may also be involved in additional activities based on interest, including our annual Symposium, online community building, and special events.
Graduate Editors will serve on the journal for one year, and commitment to fulfilling relevant responsibilities in a timely and reliable fashion is an absolute requirement for membership. Interested students should submit a resume, personal statement and short writing sample (optional) to the contact below by Friday, September 12 at 5pm. The personal statement should express the applicant’s interest in and familiarity with international law (broadly understood), emphasizing in particular the applicant’s background, language skills, and research interests. It should also clearly express a dedication to fulfilling the responsibilities of a Graduate Editor, as outlined above. The personal statement should be no more than 1,000 words long, and the resume no more than two pages long. A writing sample is not required, but will be considered if submitted. The writing sample should be a piece of legal or academic writing of no more than ten pages (an excerpt of a longer article is fine). It need not be focused on international law.
Please submit your application and any questions to Wei Wang, Graduate Editor Coordinator, at ww470@nyu.edu.