Law Review
/ˈlɔː rɪˌvjuː/
Definitions
- (n.) A scholarly journal, typically produced by law students, featuring articles, essays, and commentary on legal issues.
She published her article on constitutional law in the Harvard Law Review.
- (n.) The process or act of critically evaluating legal principles, judgments, or statutes, often in academic or professional contexts.
The law review of the recent Supreme Court decision sparked widespread debate.
Forms
- law reviews
Related terms
See also
Commentary
The term primarily refers to the student-run legal journals that serve as influential forums for legal scholarship. Distinguish between the publication itself and the act of reviewing laws or decisions.
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