The Federal Lawyer is the only magazine written by and edited for lawyers who practice in federal courts or have an interest in federal law, as well as for judges who sit on the federal bench. Published by the Federal Bar Association four times per year, The Federal Lawyer features editorial content that covers a broad range of topics that fall within federal jurisdiction. Through the magazine’s extensive and up-to-date editorial coverage of these legal issues, federal practitioners are able to obtain the latest pronouncements and theories of importance to the federal legal system.
The Federal Lawyer Editorial Calendar
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The following topics will be explored in The Federal Lawyer through feature articles, columns, focus ons, profiles, and department pages. Subject matter is not limited to the topics below, which are subject to change.
| Issue | Topic | Article Deadline | Publication Date |
| SUMMER 2026 | Immigration Law/Convention (Richmond) | April 1, 2026 | July 2026 |
| FALL 2026 | Constitutional Law | July 1, 2026 | October 2026 |
| WINTER 2027 | Health Law | October 1, 2026 | January 2027 |
| SPRING 2027 | TBD | January 4, 2027 | April 2027 |
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| Issue | Topic | Ad Space Deadline | Ad Creative Deadline |
| SUMMER 2026 | Immigration Law/Convention (Richmond) | April 1, 2026 | May 4, 2026 |
| FALL 2026 | Constitutional Law | July 1, 2026 | August 3, 2026 |
| WINTER 2027 | Health Law | October 1, 2026 | November 2, 2026 |
| SPRING 2027 | TBD | January 4, 2027 | February 8, 2027 |
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