Publishing with TLCP

Publications for Articles

Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems ("TLCP") is an international and comparative law journal that publishes articles addressing issues and problems transcending international and political boundaries. Submissions can be submitted in one of two ways. Articles can either be submitted directly on Scholastica or can be sent directly to the TLCP email (tlcp@uiowa.edu). However, preference is given to articles submitted on Scholastica.

Submissions should include a copy of the article in either Microsoft Word or PDF format, a copy of the author's CV, and a cover letter that addresses any other relevant information for the submission. Citations should follow the rules published in The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (22nd ed. 2025). Submissions will open in November of the prior publishing year and will remain open until all article slots are filled, typically through the end of May of the next year (i.e., for Volume 37 published in 2027–2028, applications for submission will open November 1, 2026).

Publications for Symposia

We welcome potential suggestions and collaborations for our biennial symposia. Please visit Symposia to find out more information.

Publication via the Trandafir Writing Competition

Each year, Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems, in conjunction with the University of Iowa College of Law International and Comparative Law Program, conducts an annual world affairs student writing competition. The competition is open to law students and to graduate students in all disciplines. For more information, please visit Trandafir Writing Competition.