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| Discipline | Law |
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| Language | English |
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| History | 1887–present |
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| Frequency | 8/year |
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| ISO 4 | Harv. L. Rev. |
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| ISSN | 0017-811X
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| LCCN | 12030912 |
| OCLC no. | 1753887 |
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The Harvard Law Review is a student-run law review published by Harvard Law School. It was established in 1887 by future U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis and is one of the most cited law reviews in the United States.
History[edit | edit source]
The Harvard Law Review was founded in 1887 by a group of Harvard Law School students, including future Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis. The first issue was published on April 15, 1887. The Review has since become one of the most prestigious and widely circulated law reviews in the country.
Organization[edit | edit source]
The Harvard Law Review is edited and managed by students at Harvard Law School. Each year, approximately 90 students are selected to join the Review based on their performance in a writing competition, grades, and a holistic review of their application. The editorial board is responsible for selecting and editing articles, essays, and book reviews submitted by legal scholars, practitioners, and students.
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
Many notable legal professionals and scholars have served on the Harvard Law Review, including:
- Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States and the first African-American president of the Review.
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
- Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States.
Publications[edit | edit source]
The Harvard Law Review publishes eight issues annually, which include articles, essays, and book reviews on a wide range of legal topics. The Review also publishes the annual Harvard Law Review Supreme Court Issue, which provides comprehensive analysis of the most significant decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Influence[edit | edit source]
The Harvard Law Review is one of the most cited law reviews in the world. Its articles are frequently referenced by courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States, and by legal scholars and practitioners. The Review has played a significant role in shaping legal scholarship and discourse.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Harvard Law School
- Law review
- Louis Brandeis
- Barack Obama
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Merrick Garland
- Supreme Court of the United States
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