Your research.
A wider audience.

Terms and conditions

Eligibility: This program is open to 2L or higher law students who have produced academic papers that received a grade in the "A" range (A-, A, A+) during their studies within the last two (2) years. Papers from first-year or introductory courses will not be accepted.

The subject of the paper must be relevant to current legal issues (i.e., no historical and/or hypothetical case law analysis).

The paper must relate to "human" areas of law, such as Family, Child Protection, Employment, Wills and Estates, Criminal, Charter Rights, Aboriginal, Contracts, and so on. Corporate or business areas of law, such as Mergers and Acquisitions, Taxes, Commercial, and similar fields, are not currently accepted.

Submission requirements

Blog Version: Students are required to submit a blog version of their academic paper (yes, you can use AI tools), summarizing the key points and findings in a format suitable for general readers (typically 300-500 words).

Full Version: Alongside the blog version, students must provide the full academic paper as a Word or PDF file.

Proof of Grade: A document or official communication confirming the final grade of the paper must accompany the submission.

Originality: Submissions must be original works of the student and not previously published on other platforms or belonging to third parties.

Rights and compensation

Upon approval, you will receive academic paper compensation for your submission as follows: $40 for A-, $45 for A, and $50 for A+. By submitting your paper and blog, you grant HCLS a perpetual, non-exclusive licence to publish, display, and distribute the blog post and the full paper on HCLS platforms. You retain copyright ownership but agree not to publish the specific blog created for HCLS on competitor websites. Approved papers will be featured on the HCLS Journal. There is no limit on the number of papers you can submit, but only those chosen for publication will be compensated.

Selection Process: Submissions will be reviewed and selected based on relevance, quality, and originality.

Publication: HCLS reserves the right to edit the "Blog Version" submissions for clarity, length, and style. You will be credited as the author of the blog, but HCLS maintains editorial control.

How to Submit: If you are interested in law student opportunities, you should submit your papers along with the required materials to "slip@hcls.law". The subject line of your email should read as follows: SLIP - [Title of your paper].

By participating in this program, students gain the opportunity to have their work recognized and read by a wider audience, including legal professionals and potential employers, while contributing to the broader legal discourse.