With this goal in mind, the Law Review strives to advance the growing reputation of Suffolk University Law School. Designed primarily as a reference work, the Law Review contains both lead Articles and student-authored works. Lead Articles, which vary greatly in topic and scope, are written by prominent jurists, attorneys and legal scholars. Student-written works include Notes, which discuss broad aspects of law, and Case Comments, which analyze recent court decisions. Law Review Membership Law Review membership is a valuable adjunct to a legal education.
Students gain invaluable experience by writing their own works and editing the works of others.
Under the supervision of an editor, Law Review staff members develop their legal writing, research, and analytical skills in the course of writing a work of publishable quality. Law Review members may receive up to 2 credits per semester upon satisfactory completion of their staff or editorial duties. Participation in the Law Review is determined by an evaluation of each student's academic achievement and legal writing ability. Each year the Law Review sponsors a writing competition to determine membership. Eligible Suffolk University Law School students compete for staff positions during the Staff Selection Competition, held in late July and early August.