Law Professor how-to
How to Write a Law Review Article
Scholarship builds a law teaching career.
Quick answer
Scholarship builds a law teaching career. In short: find; research; develop, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Find an open legal question.
Research the literature.
Develop a thesis.
Draft and revise.
Get feedback.
Submit to journals.
Safety reminders for law professors
- Follow attorney ethics rules
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- Protect student privacy
- Follow campus safety
Key terms
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