Introduction Choosing a topic appropriate for a law review note or comment is a challenging task.
It requires you to find timely subject matter about which you can provide novel commentary. Typically, you will focus on a recent case, enactment, or promulgation which illustrates a new development in the law. Numerous books and articles on legal writing exist. Few, however, assist with topic selection. This brief guide attempts to help you by introducing several sources that will familiarize you with current legal developments and identify what has been written about them.