Law reviews are one of the few scholarly journals in academia that are completely student run instead of peer edited. The experience provides valuable writing and editing skills. Law review participation also is an objective measure of law school success in the legal community. There are a couple of reasons to participate in law review. First, the practical considerations.
Many employers consider law review membership highly desirable.
Law review signals writing excellence, dedication, and selectivity. It is a mark of distinction any legal career. For students interested in clerking for a federal or state court judge, law review membership is a critical ingredient to the hiring criteria. Second, the intangible qualities. Law review membership provides unparalleled writing, editing, and organizational training for a student's legal career.