Are you passionate about simplifying legal information for everyday people?
Do you enjoy researching real-world laws, strange legal questions, and state-by-state regulations?
If so, IsItIllegalTo.com welcomes your expertise.
We’re building the internet’s most complete, accessible library of everyday legal explanations—and we’re looking for skilled contributors who can help readers understand what’s legal, what’s not, and why.
Why Write for Is It Illegal To?
1. Reach a Highly Curious Audience
Our readers come from all 50 states and search for straightforward answers to practical, everyday legal questions.
2. Strengthen Your Portfolio
Your articles will be published under your name, giving you credibility as a writer, researcher, or legal content contributor.
3. Build Your Authority
We value well-researched, accurate content. If you have expertise in law, policing, public safety, insurance, criminal justice, research, or legal writing—your knowledge will help thousands of people.
4. Long-Term Writing Opportunities
We regularly publish content across hundreds of U.S. legal topics.
Strong writers may receive ongoing assignments.
What We’re Looking For
We accept guest contributors who specialize in:
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Legal research
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Driving laws
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State codes
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Consumer rights
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Public safety
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Everyday legal “gray area” topics
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Insurance liability
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Personal freedoms and restrictions
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Government regulations
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Rights, responsibilities, and penalties
If you’re able to explain complex law in simple, friendly, accurate language, you’re a great fit.
Content Topics We Publish
We cover real questions people ask, including:
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Driving laws (e.g., driving barefoot, interior lights on, riding in a truck bed)
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Privacy and recording laws
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Travel and public space rules
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Housing and tenant laws
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Odd, surprising, or commonly misunderstood laws
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State-by-state legality guides
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Practical legality scenarios
If it starts with “Is it illegal to…”, we likely cover it.
Content Requirements
To maintain quality and trust, we follow strict editorial guidelines.
1. Accuracy First
Writers must reference reliable sources such as:
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State laws
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Department of Transportation pages
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State code sections
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Law enforcement guidance
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Government or educational publications
(No Wikipedia, AI-generated facts, or unverified assumptions.)
2. State-by-State Structure
Most articles require:
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A clear answer
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State-by-state breakdowns
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Practical explanations
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Safety considerations
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Penalties or applicable situations
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When to consult an attorney
3. Readable, Friendly Language
We avoid legal jargon.
Write like you’re explaining the law to a friend who wants a quick, accurate answer.
4. Original, Human-Written Content
All submissions must be:
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Original
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Well-researched
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Written by a human
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Not published anywhere else
We check all submissions for plagiarism and AI-only content.
How to Submit an Article
To pitch a topic or send a draft:
Email us at:
admin@isitillegalto.com
Include:
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Your name
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Your background or expertise
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Writing samples (if available)
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Your topic idea(s) OR completed article draft
We review all submissions and respond as quickly as possible.
Submission Guidelines
Please follow these requirements to improve your chances of acceptance:
Word Count
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Standard articles: 1,000–1,800+ words
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State-by-state guides: 1,500–2,500+ words
Tone
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Clear
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Neutral
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Informative
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Legally careful
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Easy to understand
Structure
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Strong introduction
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Direct answers early
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State-by-state tables or sections when relevant
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Supporting explanations
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Sources listed at the end
Important Disclaimer
We do NOT accept:
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Legal advice
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Harmful, misleading, or dangerous information
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Content that encourages illegal activity
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Highly controversial or political topics
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Thin, rushed, or inaccurate content
Our goal is to provide safe, helpful, trustworthy information—not legal consultations.
Join Our Contributor Community
If you enjoy researching laws, exploring real-world scenarios, and helping people understand their rights and responsibilities, we’d love to work with you.
Submit your pitch or article to:
admin@isitillegalto.com
We’re excited to see your expertise in action!