Berkeley Journal of Gender, Law & Justice
University of California, Berkeley
Journal of Gender Law & Justice
38 Boalt Hall #7200
Berkeley, CA 94720-7200
(510) 394-5306
MEMBER RESOURCES
- BECOMING
A MEMBER
Membership in BGLJ is open to all Boalt Hall law students. In order for a student's name to appear on our masthead, s/he must:
o Join a Journal team. The Journal's teams include Submissions, Research, Marketing, Projects, and Administration. Members of each team will assist with various substantive and administrative responsibilities necessary to the smooth operation of the Journal. The responsibilities differ by team.
o Complete three "Reading Weeks" per semester. This involves reading and being prepared to discuss whatever articles are up for consideration at that week's general membership meeting. Second- and third-year students have the option of serving on a screening committee in place of doing reading weeks.
o Pay dues of $18 per semester or $30 per year.
o Participate on an article team in the spring semester. Complete one source collection packet, one citechecking packet, and one proofreading packet as a member of an article team in the spring.
o Altogether, complete 20 hours of work for the journal per semester. Time spent performing team responsibiilties, working on an article, attending general membership meetings, reading articles, and social activities all count toward the fulfillment of the hours requirement.For further information about becoming a member of BGLJ, please contact the Managing Editor at bwlj@socrates.berkeley.edu or by phone at 510-642-6263.