University of Massachusetts Law Review Publication

On behalf of the University of Massachusetts Law Review, it is my pleasure to extend to you an offer to
publish your Article, A Breath of Fresh Air: A Constitutional Amendment Legalizing Marijuana Through a
Convention of the States, in Volume 16 of our Journal.
Your Article typifies the high level of legal scholarship that we at the University of Massachusetts Law Review
endeavor to publish. In addition to being exceptionally well-researched and written, your Article provides
thoughtful perspective as to how a collective effort of the States—when exercising their Article V Convention
privilege—can affect beneficial and successful changes and legalize marijuana nationally. Our Editorial Board
was impressed by your ability to ground your analysis in skillfully curated case law, federal legislation, and
important historical explication. Needless to say, we found your arguments novel, timely, and well-articulated
and are elated at the prospect of featuring this piece.
As the Commonwealth’s first and only public institution for legal education, the University of Massachusetts
School of Law stands as a hallmark of excellence, resilience, and educational ingenuity. Our unwavering
commitment to scholarly achievement has gained both local and national recognition. Most recently, our law
school was found to be the most diverse in the Commonwealth. The formal recognition simply demonstrates our
ongoing dedication to ensuring cultural competency in the legal field.
As stated, we find that A Breath of Fresh Air: A Constitutional Amendment Legalizing Marijuana Through a
Convention of the States exemplifies the exceptional degree of scholarship and genuine passion reflected in the
University of Massachusetts Law Review Journal. We look forward to working with you throughout the editing
process and are happy to do anything we can to accommodate your needs and ensure that your Article is
published in a way that reflects the time and effort you have devoted to this topic.
Your interest in the University of Massachusetts Law Review is truly appreciated and we hope that you will
consider us at the top of your publication list. I look forward to your decision by April 16, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.
Again, we commend you on all your hard work and accomplishments and are honored to be considered for
publishing your Article. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns that may arise.