About VJCL

The Virginia Journal of Criminal Law (VJCL) is one of ten student-run publications of the University of Virginia School of Law. The journal was founded in 2010 by Ashley Wilkinson and Margaret Cullum, two students at the law school. The creation of the journal was made possible in part by a generous donation from the Cullum family. The journal began publication in 2012 and now publishes twice annually, in the Winter and the Spring. VJCL publishes scholarly articles on criminal law and procedure, and accepts submissions of articles, essays, book reviews, and notes discussing criminal law topics. VJCL also sponsors legal symposia and conferences on criminal law issues, and hosts criminal law related events for students.

For general inquiries about VJCL, please contact us at vjcl.uva@gmail.com.

Executive Advisory Board

The Executive Advisory Board of the Virginia Journal of Criminal Law exists to encourage communication between students and faculty regarding the Journal’s development. The Board includes UVA Law professors who assist in the growth of the Journal and provide guidance to the journal leadership. Board members are invited to participate in the Journal’s lunch discussions and symposia.

The Executive Advisory Board is currently comprised of Professors Charles BarzunRichard J. BonnieDarryl K. BrownAnne M. CoughlinKimberly K. FerzanJohn C. Jeffries, Jr., and Gregory Mitchell.

Professor Darryl K. Brown serves as our Journal Faculty Advisor.

Tryouts/Membership Requirements

Tryouts

VJCL participates in the University of Virginia School of Law’s Unified Journal Tryout Process. This year’s tryouts were held February 26-29, and March 4-7, 2016.

Journal membership invitations were extended by all journals on Friday, March 25, 2016. Membership will be finalized on Monday, April 4, 2016.

Membership Requirements

VJCL requires all members to be in good standing at the University of Virginia School of Law. Members should exhibit an interest in criminal law and must be committed to actively participating in journal activities throughout law school. Required activities include participation in two cite checks each year (Fall and Spring), assistance with symposiums, and attendance at annual training sessions. While we encourage the submission of student notes, VJCL does not have a formal student note requirement.

Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization’s contracts, acts or omissions.

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