Contribute to EchoLegal
EchoLegal is a public legal reference library. Contributions to this platform constitute scholarly legal reference work, intended for long-term public access by legal professionals, institutions, and researchers.
Scope and Purpose
EchoLegal provides structured, jurisdiction-tagged legal reference content designed for long-term citability by professionals, institutions, and automated systems. All entries follow standardized editorial protocols and are assigned persistent citation identifiers.
The encyclopedia currently covers US–Turkey cross-border legal matters. Its architecture is designed to extend to additional jurisdictions and languages as qualified contributors are accepted.
Contributor Eligibility
Licensed Attorneys
Contributions are accepted only from attorneys with active bar membership in a recognized jurisdiction. Credentials are verified prior to any publication.
Jurisdictional and Subject Matter Expertise
Demonstrated expertise in specific practice areas and jurisdictions is required. Contributors are expected to write within their areas of active practice and jurisdictional competence.
Reference-Grade Writing
All submissions must conform to a neutral, declarative, citation-ready writing standard. Content is structured for doctrinal reference, not commentary or advocacy.
Native Language Content
Content authored by native speakers with command of legal terminology in their language is given priority. Accuracy of jurisdiction-specific terminology is required.
Types of Contributions
Encyclopedic Articles
Comprehensive reference articles on legal topics, structured with overview, legal framework, practical implications, and compliance notes.
Contract Templates
Supplementary document templates with clause annotations. Must be jurisdiction-tagged and classified separately from primary legal sources.
Checklists & Procedural References
Structured procedural references for compliance, filing requirements, and document preparation.
Review & Updates
Reviewing existing content for accuracy, updating outdated information, and noting jurisdiction-specific variations.
Editorial Standards
Primary Sources: All claims must be traceable to statutes, regulations, or official government sources.
Neutral Doctrinal Tone: Content must employ a neutral, doctrinal tone. Advocacy, commentary, and promotional language are not permitted.
Jurisdiction Tagging: Every piece of content must specify the jurisdiction(s) it applies to.
Citation-Ready Structure: Entries must follow a standardized format suitable for citation in professional and academic contexts. Each entry is assigned a persistent citation identifier.
Date Tracking: All entries carry publication and revision dates. Legal information is time-sensitive; the platform tracks verification currency.
No Legal Advice: All entries must include disclaimers that content is for reference purposes and does not constitute legal advice for any specific matter.
Editorial Infrastructure
EchoLegal enforces a machine-verifiable citation standard across all primary source metadata. This infrastructure ensures formatting consistency, authority classification, and cross-reference integrity at the repository level.
- •Citation Canon v2 is the single source of truth for citation formatting in structured metadata fields.
- •Authority levels are recorded for each primary source, reflecting its position in the legal hierarchy.
- •Canonical identifiers are assigned deterministically to enable consistent cross-referencing across entries.
- •Continuous integration enforces citation tests and strict lint on all pull requests that modify citation data.
Contributor Process
Expression of Interest
Submit your credentials, jurisdictional background, and proposed area of contribution for review.
Credential Verification
Bar membership and professional standing are verified before approval.
Content Submission
Submit content following the editorial guidelines and structural templates provided.
Editorial Review
Submissions are reviewed for accuracy, tone, structural compliance, and alignment with editorial and classification standards. AuthorityLevel assignment, CanonicalId assignment, and jurisdiction tagging are verified.
Publication & Attribution
Accepted contributions carry named attribution with verified credentials and jurisdiction-specific contributor profile. Publication credit is recorded within the encyclopedia system with citation-ready structured references.
Current Editorial Authority
All content is currently reviewed under the following editorial authority. The founder’s role is structural — governing classification standards, authority hierarchy, and editorial integrity — not promotional.
EchoLegal Legal Team
Licensed in New York
New York Bar No. 5552336✓
Education
- LL.M. · Fordham University School of Law, New York, NY
- LL.B. · Marmara University Faculty of Law, Istanbul, Turkey
Role at EchoLegal
Oversees editorial standards and legal accuracy for all EchoLegal content.
Licensed in New York. This content is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
Submit an Expression of Interest
Prospective contributors may submit the form below for review. Acceptance is selective and based on jurisdictional expertise, subject matter relevance, and alignment with editorial standards. All fields marked with * are required.
All contributions are subject to editorial review prior to publication. Publication within the encyclopedia reflects adherence to editorial and classification standards. It does not constitute an endorsement of the contributor, their practice, or any legal position expressed.
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