The write-on competition is a cooperative effort between the San Diego Law Review, the International Law Journal, and the San Diego Journal of Climate & Energy Law, that enables interested students to apply to all journals at the same time.
This year, the competition will involve an editing assignment, rather than a traditional brief assignment. More information regarding the new Write-On Competition will be shared at https://sites.google.
Grading of the write-on competition is completely anonymous, and selection onto an academic journal is entirely merit-based.
All competitors must do their own work and shall not confer with other competitors about the write-on problem. Competitors are also prohibited from using the assistance of AI. The write-on is a closed universe competition. No outside research or assistance is allowed or necessary. Cooperative efforts and use of AI will be deemed honor code violations and will be reported as such.
2026 Writing Competition Important Dates
April 7, 12:00 p.m. Write-On Information Session, WH 3B
May 4 – May 15 Final Exam Period
May 16, 8:00 a.m. Write-On Packet Release
May 22, 11:59 p.m. Write-On Submissions Due
Expected late May First Round Invitations
Expected early June Second Round Invitations
July 11, 8:00 a.m. Transfer Write-On Packet Release
July 17, 11:59 p.m. Transfer Write-On Submissions Due
Write-On Informational Meeting
April 7, 2026, 12 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Join the San Diego Law Review, the San Diego International Law Journal, and the San Diego Journal of Climate & Energy Law for an information session on the 2024 Write-On Competition. We will go over the competition process, timeline, rules, and what to expect by participating in the competition. The Write-On Competition enables interested full-time 1Ls, concurrent degree students, and current 1L or 2L part-time students to apply to all three journals at the same time.
For full-time 1Ls, concurrent degree students, and current 1L or 2L part-time students, the write-on competition is the only opportunity to apply to the San Diego Law Review, San Diego International Law Journal, San Diego Journal of Climate & Energy Law at the end of the first year. Participation on a law school journal is a tremendous honor and achievement. Not only do journal members supplement their resumes, careers, and educations, they also contribute to a body of scholarly work that helps shape the state of the law. Our editors will be present to answer any questions you may have. The meeting will be recorded for students who are unable to attend.
- What: A breakdown of the logistics for the Write-On Competition by Law Review, SDILJ, and JCEL.
- Where: WH 3B
- 2026 Informational Meeting/Site: April 7, 2026 Meeting Recording
- 2026 Write-on Information Site
Writing Competition Packet Release
May 16, 2026, 8 a.m. PDT
Writing Competition Submissions Due
May 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PDT
NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME. More information regarding the new Write-On Competition will be shared at https://sites.google.
Transfer Student Write-On Competition
Writing Competition Release Date
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 8:00 A.M. PDT
For more information and updates, please refer to the Writing Competition information Page. All competitors must do their own work and shall not confer with other competitors about the write-on problem. Competitors are also prohibited from using the assistance of AI. The write-on is a closed universe competition. No outside research or assistance is allowed or necessary. Cooperative efforts and use of AI will be deemed honor code violations and will be reported as such.
Writing Competition Submission Due
Sunday, July 19, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PDT
NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME. We encourage students to visit our Writing Competition site because all the writing competition information and updates are posted there.