Ep. 14 - Dickerson & Bowman - What is law review and is it the right activity for me?

On this week's episode of the Law School Lounge, host Krystal Norton is joined by Dean Darby Dickerson, the Dean and President of Southwestern Law School, and Professor Brooke Bowman, a Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law. These two experts in legal scholarship are here to discuss law reviews and law journals. Throughout this episode, Dean Dickerson and Professor Bowman articulate the difference between law reviews and law journals, give the history of law reviews, explain the structure of this student organization, and consider the impact of law reviews on the legal profession. This conversation is essential for any new law student and is meant to help those already in law school decide whether or not law review participation is right for them.If you want to learn more about being a law review member and you need valuable advice on being on law review, make sure you check out the Scribes Manual for Law Review Editors, co-edited by Dean Dickerson and Professor Bowman, available here.Also, if you don't already follow the Lounge on social media, find us on Instagram and X (Twitter): @lawschoollounge. You can send any episode requests via email to [email protected]. Thanks for listening!**Disclaimer: This podcast and its episodes are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice; listeners and audience members should contact an attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter, including whether to act or refrain from acting in conjunction with a legal matter. The creator and owner do not represent or warrant the accuracy or reliability of the content due to the constantly evolving nature of the law and legal education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.