Submission Guidelines
- This Zine is open to all current Riverside County High School Students (grades 9-12). One Submission per Person.
- Submissions must be in line with each issue’s theme and the Teen Legal Zine mission.
- Submissions will be accepted through our Temecula Branch email ([email protected]) with the subject line, "Teen Legal Zine submission – [Student Name.]"
- All submissions must include a completed 2026 Teen Legal Zine Submission Form.
- Submissions must be in a displayable format (.doc, .docx, .jpg)
- Submissions must cite at least one reference (article, book, video) related to the Issue’s theme.
- Submissions must be between 200 and 1,000 words.
- Writing must follow MLA format (12-point font, one-inch margins, double spaced). If writing includes citations, make sure to add source links and a resources list with your writing.
- We cannot accept previously published work, simultaneous submissions, or school assignments.
- Please include a short author bio with your submission. No more than three sentences with your name, school, grade and a little about yourself or your piece.
- Only original work will be accepted. Submissions must be in your own words. We will not accept any work with AI.
Review Criteria
Each submission will be reviewed by an editor who will analyze each submission in three areas: Overall Fit, Substance, and Technical Quality.
- Overall Fit - Does the Zine page align with the overall mission of the RCLL Teen Legal Zine and the issue’s theme? Whether a scholarly essay or a mini comic, we will be looking for submissions that add different perspectives on each issue's discussion topic.
- Substance – Is the zine page well developed with thought-out arguments and insights to share with the readers? If research is involved, is it used appropriately to help advance the author’s ideas?
- Technical Quality and style – Are the submissions organized and structured with care? Does it follow the submission guidelines and use appropriate format? If citations are used, are they included where appropriate?
