The South Dakota Law Review is a journal of critical commentary on current legal issues with a state, national, and international circulation. Published three times per year, the Law Review contains articles by leading members of the legal profession, as well as student notes and comments. Students involved in the Law Review develop their research and writing skills. The South Dakota Moot Court Board is dedicated to mastering the art of appellate advocacy. Its members enjoy a unique opportunity to develop and perfect the skills of appellate brief writing and oral advocacy.
Board members compete in various regional and national competitions.
At tournaments in New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, and other cities, Board members compete against law students from across the nation. Teams from the University of South Dakota have placed first and received awards for Best Oral Advocate and Best Brief at twelve regional tournaments since 1970. Client Counseling and Negotiations The South Dakota Client Counseling and Negotiations Board is devoted to educating law students on the practical aspects of law. Its members develop and perfect the skills of negotiating and counseling on behalf of a client. The Board is comprised of twelve members who host an intra-school competition each semester.