Legal Journal

/ˈliːɡəl ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A periodical publication focused on legal topics, case law, legislation, and legal scholarship.
    She published an article about tort reform in a prestigious legal journal.

Forms

  • legal journal
  • legal journals

Commentary

Often used interchangeably with 'law review,' though 'legal journal' may cover a broader range of law-related publications beyond academic commentary.

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