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The TMU Law Review is currently run as a faculty-led model, with the support of a student executive and editorial team. Enrollment in JUR318, the for-credit Law Journal course, is on a competitive basis. Interested 1L and 2L students will have the opportunity to submit role-specific applications in the Winter term, prior to enrolment for the following academic year. The course description is available here, and descriptions of the journal's student roles are available below.

Join the 2025-2026 Editorial Team

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We are accepting applications!

There are five positions available: Executive Editor (1); Operations Manager (1); and Associate Editor (3). The Executive Editor is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the Review, including liaising with other team members, authors, and external reviewers. The Operations Manager oversees the business, marketing, and online presence of the Review. Associate Editors are responsible for conducting internal reviews of submissions and editing manuscripts selected for publication. Instructions for the email draft and editing exercise can be found here.

**Please note that while successful applicants receive course credit for one semester (JUR 318), duties extend throughout the academic year. **

Any questions can be directed to the Faculty Editor-in-Chief, Professor Luke Taylor at eic.tmulawrev@torontomu.ca.

Applications are due through this google form here no later than March 24th. No late submissions will be accepted. We thank you for taking the time to submit your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to schedule a short interview.

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Associate Editor

Executive Editor

Associate Editors will take carriage of at least one submission from start to finish, and are responsible for performing the bulk of the editing work to ensure that all published pieces will meet the journal’s editorial standards.

Responsibilities include:

Annotating manuscripts with substantive edit suggestions
Performing necessary research to ensure full accuracy of citations
Editing footnotes to ensure conformity with the McGill Guide
Copyediting manuscripts for spelling and grammar and ensuring compliance with the internal journal style guide

An ideal candidate will demonstrate:

An interest in legal scholarship
Excellent attention to detail
Strong writing and editing skills
Strong time management skills
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, and act on feedback
Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team

The Executive Editor is the primary student responsible for overseeing the editing process. They act as an extension of the Faculty Editor-in-Chief and provide leadership and support to the rest of the editing team.

Responsibilities include:

Reviewing and approving substantive edits made by Associate Editors
Following up with Associate Editors on tasks and deadlines, and providing feedback on their work
Updating the Editor-in-Chief on the progress of the editing cycle, and escalating any issues as needed
Assisting Associate Editors and/or Assistant Editors with any questions arising about the McGill Guide or internal journal style guide

An ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Strong leadership ability and comfort managing a team of peers
Strong communication and organizational skills
An interest in legal scholarship
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent writing and editing skills
Strong time management skills
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, and act on feedback
Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team
Experience with or knowledge of the academic publishing process is considered an asset

Operations Manager

This role is responsible for overseeing the journal’s finances, day-to-day operations, and the progression of manuscripts through internal and external review. The purpose of this role is to ensure that production, publication, and distribution run smoothly from an operational standpoint, while also serving as the primary intermediary between authors and the Faculty Editor-in-Chief. This includes managing the journal’s budget, coordinating the production schedule, and handling all author submissions and related communication throughout the editorial process.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting in the outreach and solicitation of submissions
Organizing submissions and managing permissions on an internal shared drive
Fostering good relations with authors and peer reviewers
Managing relationships with internal partners (law library, LASL, Toronto Metropolitan University) and external partners (sponsors, databases, publishers, etc.)
Overseeing management of public-facing aspects of the journal (website, marketing and social media)
Creating and maintaining any policies and procedures necessary for the operation of the journal

An ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Effective and professional communication practices
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail
An interest in legal scholarship
A high degree of financial literacy and responsibility
Strong time-management skills
Strong problem-solving abilities
Comfort with learning new systems and processes
Fluency with social media and other technical platforms
A willingness to take initiative
Business and management experience is considered an asset