Shape Cutting-Edge Legal Scholarship
As a member of the student-led New England Law Review, you will contribute to a publication known for thought leadership within the legal community and cited in statutes, federal regulations, and other law review journals. And it’s not just in print: Read our latest insights online here.
Why Join New England Law Review
Refine Your Legal Research and Writing Skills
You will edit manuscripts, write on emerging issues, and refine your research, writing, and editing skills—expertise prized by employers and academia.
Future Employers Recognize Its Value
Law journals have a longstanding reputation for being some of the most prestigious organizations that you can join in law school—and ours is certainly no exception. Students are selected for these highly respected positions based on a writing competition and academic performance.
Work with an Advisor and Mentor
Professor Lawrence Friedman, the Law Review’s faculty advisor, is an authority on Constitutional law, information privacy law, national security law, and state Constitutional law. He is a past board president of the Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice and a board member of the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps.
Strengthen Your Collaborative Approach
As you work together to produce and finalize content, you will learn to manage group dynamics to achieve a common goal (along with your own academic responsibilities), and develop the communication, organizational and leadership skills to thrive post-grad.
Network with Legal Experts
You will organize symposia on top-of-mind topics, showcasing leading legal authorities in a wide range of subjects. Recent topics have included “The First Amendment Bubble: How Privacy and Paparazzi Threaten a Free Press” and “Sexual Violence in the US Military: Discipline, Justice, and Command.”
Explore Different Perspectives
Members spend thousands of hours studying the intricacies of law and come from varying backgrounds, offering their unique perspectives on legal issues and discourse. New England Law Review aims to promote and develop each member’s personal and professional development while leaving knowing they contributed to the progression of legal scholarship.
Stories of Success
“Choosing a law school with a part-time program enabled me to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney and provided the flexibility to build my Résumé through full-time internships, clinics, and employment.”
“I was able to experience what life is really like as counsel for an international corporation.”
“Our graduates stay, grow their careers, and help build our communities. We’re woven into the fabric of New England.”
“There are hundreds of law schools to choose from, but very few of them leave the impression New England Law does on its students.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join New England Law Review?
Students who have 31 credits and are in the top qualifying percentage of their division are considered eligible. (The exact percentage depends on the journal’s needs.) Eligible students are notified when spring semester grades are posted and invited to participate in a writing competition.
How many members comprise the Law Review staff?
New England Law Review comprises approximately 75 students in their second, third, or fourth year from the full-time and part-time divisions.
What are a member’s duties?
As a first-year associate, you will edit and evaluate articles to ensure they meet our guidelines. You also must write two publication-quality articles: a Case Comment in the fall and a Note in the spring.
How often is Law Review published?
The printed version is produced twice a year; we also publish legal scholarship through blogs, online publications, and podcasts.
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Contact Us
New England Law Admissions staff is here to help you through the application process. If you have any questions, please complete the form below or contact the Office of Admissions at admit@nesl.edu or call 617-422-7210.