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July 3, 2017 Student Body University of Puerto Rico School of Law Greetings.

Since its launch, the University of Puerto Rico Business Law Journal has attracted authors from almost every continent to portray and critique recent developments in Business Law and related areas. Conceiving the law as a key instrument for economic development, the Journal’s yearly volume, published in two issues (Winter/Summer), covers a diverse array of topics of interest to business, policy and legal professionals, e.g., corporate & securities law, intellectual property protection, labor & employment matters, taxation affairs, trade & financial regulation, and transactional & financing issues.1 With only eight volumes published so far, the pertinence of the subjects addressed by the Journal has earned it a privileged spot among student-edited, specialized, digital legal periodicals.2 Now on its Ninth Volume, the Journal is seeking for talented, enthusiastic law students willing to develop a set of high-valued skills in a collegiate and collaborative environment.3

This Call is circumscribed to the positions of Senior Editor and Collaborative Writer. Senior Editors assist the Editorial Board during the editorial cycle and in supervising both the editorial teams and the designated committees. Collaborative Writers will work with the Editorial Board in developing the work plan for publications, which will include the topics and areas of law that will be covered during the editorial cycle. Collaborative Writers have the option of publishing articles, student notes, or case notes4 on matters related to the particular areas of law that the Journal works with, which

1 To browse the Journal’s previous issues, please visit: http://www.uprblj.org. 2 Law Journals: Submissions and Ranking, 2009–2016, WASH. & LEE U. SCH . L., http://lawlib.wlu.edu/LJ/ index2015.aspx?mainid=1690 (last visited July 1, 2017). 3 Our editors are entitled to one (1) academic credit for every volume they work on, up to a maximum of three (3) credits towards their degree. Credits are graded upon the Editorial Board’s assessment of each editor’s performance throughout the year. Although ABA regulations do not allow 1Ls to earn elective credit before the 28-credit threshold, the appropriate annotation on their academic record or transcript will be done. In addition, 1Ls should be aware that editorial experience is highly valued by prospective employers, both in the public and private sectors.

4 Case notes must principally examine cases decided by the Supreme Court of the United States, the Puerto Rico Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. However, if the Collaborative Writer

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might be published in our Ninth Volume or in our webpage and other electronic media platforms.

To be considered for the position of Senior Editor, please submit the following:

1. An updated résumé, summarizing the qualities you would contribute

to the Journal. It should also highlight any recognition that makes you stand out among your peers.

2. A one-page cover letter (CL), not restating what your résumé should

summarize, but expressing what you expect to gain from your experience as an editor and your vision and mission for the Journal.5 It is in this document where you should specify the position you are applying to.

3. A writing sample done during the course of your Law School studies,

demonstrating your mastery of grammar, punctuation, and style.6

4. Complete the exercise available at: https://goo.gl/forms/pRWdU9irMMxHv39q1. Observe proper grammar, punctuation, and style rule; and citation guidelines, according to the rules set forth in The Bluebook.7

To be considered for the positions of Collaborative Writer, please submit the following:

1. An updated résumé, summarizing the qualities you would contribute to the Journal. It should also highlight any recognition that makes you stand out among your peers.

2. A one-page cover letter (CL), not restating what your résumé should summarize, but expressing your interest in any of the areas of Commercial, Corporate, and Business law covered by the Journal, what you expect to gain from your experience as a writer, and your vision and mission for the Journal. It is in this document where you should specify the position you are applying to.

3. A writing sample done during the course of your Law School studies,

demonstrating your mastery of grammar, punctuation, and style.

identifies a noteworthy case in another jurisdiction that could provide valuable insight that can help pave the way for development in the areas of Business, Commercial, and Corporate Law in Puerto Rico, said case note can also be considered for publication. 5 Note that if you choose to submit your cover letter in Spanish, your writing sample must be in English, and vice versa. 6 1Ls’ writing samples need not to circumscribe to legal, corporate, commercial, or economic affairs. 7 THE BLUEBOOK : A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF CITATION (Columbia Law Review Ass’n et al. eds., 20th ed. 2015).

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4. A short essay or note (1,000-2,500 words) that illustrates your opinion

and analysis on any of the following:8

a. Desarrolladora Caribe v. Ven-Lour Enterprises, Inc., 2017 TSPR 96 (focusing on the discussion of negotiable instruments).

b. Pastor León v. Secretario de Hacienda, 2016 TSPR 167 (focusing on the discussion pertaining to tax law).

c. Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, Docket No. 16-111, available at: http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/masterpiece-cakeshop-ltd-v-colorado-civil-rights-commn/ (focusing on an analysis of the controversy that will be before the United States Supreme Court and the implications that their decision may have in constitutional rights recognized to corporate).

5. When writing your note, you should observe proper grammar, punctuation, and style rule; and, to the best of your ability, follow citation guidelines, according to the rules set forth in The Bluebook.9

Complete applications will be accepted until 11:55 PM of Wednesday, July 12,

2017. They should be sent directly to uprblj@gmail.com, under the subject: Ninth Volume Editorial Staff Application. We look forward to hear from you. Share with us any question that may arise while preparing your application, but keep your deadline in mind at all times.

With our best regards, The Editorial Board Ninth Volume University of Puerto Rico Business Law Journal

8 Note that if you choose to submit your writing sample in Spanish, your note must be in English, and vice versa. We recommend that in writing in your essay or note, where applicable, you adhere to the following guidelines: (1) brief recollection of the facts of the case, (2) explanation of the controversy at hand, (3) examine the Court’s methodology, (4) analysis of the decision in light of other noteworthy cases and doctrines, (5) your opinion of the case at hand in light of the political, social, and economic climate; case law and doctrines, and any other applicable factors. 9 THE BLUEBOOK : A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF CITATION (Columbia Law Review Ass’n et al. eds., 20th ed. 2015).