Cumberland Law Review
| Discipline | Law |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Editedby | Haleigh H. Chambliss[1] |
| Publication details | |
| History | 1970–present |
| Publisher | Cumberland School of Law, Samford University (United States) |
| Frequency | Biannual |
| Standard abbreviations | |
| Bluebook | Cumb. L. Rev. |
| ISO 4 | Cumberl. Law Rev. |
| Inde xing | |
| ISSN | 0360-8298 |
| OCLCno. | 2244588 |
| Links | |
TheCumberland Law Reviewis alaw reviewpublished by the students atCumberland School of LawinBirmingham, Alabama.
Founded in 1970, theReviewpublishes two issues a year, with each issue averaging between 150 and 200 pages. Each issue consists of any combination of tributes, articles, essays, notes, and comments. Generally, an issue includes at least one article, note, and comment. Occasionally, part of an issue or an entire issue is devoted to a single topic. For instance, in 2016 theReviewpublished a symposium on Harper Lee's books "Go Set a Watchman" and "To Kill a Mockingbird."[2]TheReview's online companion, theCumberland Law Review Online,[3]publishes shorter pieces surveying recent developments with theSupreme Court of AlabamaandUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Membership
[edit]Membership on theCumberland Law Reviewis available to those students in the top fifteen percent of the 1L class, determined at the close of the second semester, who successfully complete a write-on competition, known as the Candidates Program, consisting of aBluebookexamination and casenote submission. A student must successfully complete both phases to become a member of theReview.Members of theReview's editorial staff perform cite checks, attend mandatory meetings, write surveys tracking legal developments, and submit a comment for publication consideration.
Submissions
[edit]TheCumberland Law Reviewconsiders articles, essays, notes, and comments from professionals and professors with a law degree for both its print and online publications. Individuals who wish to submit a piece for publication should consult theReview's website for specific submission instructions.
Seminars
[edit]TheCumberland Law Reviewhosts a yearly academic seminar, either in the form of a Symposium or a Colloquium. In the past, theReviewhas hosted symposia on Alabama Dram Shop Liability, the legal practice in the wake of COVID-19, Harper Lee's works, and alternative dispute resolution.
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