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The Mandamus is a leading legal journal advancing scholarship in constitutional law, administrative jurisprudence, and democratic governance. We publish rigorous, original work for academics, practitioners, policymakers, and informed citizens.
Our Mission
To deepen understanding of democratic institutions through high-quality analysis of constitutional and administrative law.
Submission Topics
1. Constitutional Law: Interpretation, amendments, comparative studies
2. Administrative Law: Regulatory frameworks, procedural review
3. Judicial Systems: Independence, court procedures, review mechanisms
4. Democratic Governance: Federalism, separation of powers
5. Legal Research: Methodologies, database reviews
6. Comparative Law: Cross-jurisdictional analyses
Article Types & Length
1. Research Articles: 3,000–8,000 words
2. Case Studies: 2,000–4,000 words
3. Commentary: 1,500–3,000 words
4. Book Reviews: 1,000–2,000 words
5. Practice Notes: 1,000–2,500 words
Guidelines & Standards
1. Originality: Unpublished work, not under review elsewhere
2. Quality: Demonstrate legal expertise and novel insights
3. Citations: Bluebook, ALWD, or jurisdiction-specific style
4. AI Policy:
Permitted: Research assistance, grammar/style editing, citation formatting, translation
Prohibited: Major content or analysis generated by AI
Disclosure: Any AI assistance must be disclosed
Manuscript Format
Word or PDF, 12-pt Times New Roman, double-spaced
Title; 200–300-word abstract; 5–7 keywords; Body; 100-word author bio (Maximum)
Comprehensive bibliography, accurate case citations, appendices as needed
Submission Processes
Special Issue (Monthly)
Initial Inquiry: Email abstract (200 words) and outline to submissions@themandamus.com
Invitation: Decision within 1 week
Full Submission: Complete manuscript due 2 weeks after invitation
Screening: 1 week
Peer Review: 2–3 weeks (anonymous)
Editorial Review: 1–1.5 weeks
Revisions: 1–2 weeks
Final Decision: 3–4 days
Publication: 3–6 months post-acceptance
Regular Publication
Direct Submission: Send full manuscript with all required elements to submissions@themandamus.com
Screening to Decision: 8–12 weeks total
Undergraduate authors may submit independently for both special issues and regular publications.
Author Benefits
DOI Assignment: For all special issue articles
Professional Recognition: Byline, bio, SEO-optimized online presence
Promotion: Featured across our social media and academic networks
Networking: Editorial support, conference opportunities, career advancement
FAQs
International Authors? Welcome; manuscripts must be in English.
Acceptance Rate? Approximately 25–30%.
Expedited Review? Available (2–3 weeks) for urgent legal commentary.
Contact
Submissions: submissions@themandamus.com
General Inquiries: editor@themandamus.com
Tech Support: support@themandamus.com
We look forward to your contributions to constitutional and administrative law scholarship.