The Virginia Environmental Law Journal is a legal journal published by students at the University of Virginia School of Law. VELJ focuses on state, regional, national, and international issues of environmental, preservation, land use, energy, and natural resources law. VELJ publishes four times each year and is currently entering its eighteenth year of publication. The Managing Board is responsible for coordinating and supervising the publication process. As VELJ members, students are required to submit at least one substantial legal research paper with the expectation that it will be considered for publication.
Students benefit from VELJ membership in many ways.
In addition to providing a forum for our current members to discuss issues related to environmental, preservation, land use, energy, and natural resources law, many VELJ graduates go on to practice in those areas in either private firms or the public sector. The knowledge gained and contacts established performing VELJ duties have benefited many of these former students. Moreover, former VELJ members often contact current students with information regarding educational and employment opportunities. Through their association with VELJ , members also learn about the publishing process and enhance their leadership, organizational, analytical, and writing skills through practical application. Updated on February 23, 1999.