Joining Law Review?

Rising 2L Students

Congratulations on completing your first year of law school! See below for how Law Review eligibility works. Students can join Law Review by Grading-On and Writing-On.

  • Grade-On: Those students in the top 15% of the class will be automatically invited to join Law ReviewInvitations will be sent out in early July.
  • Write-On: Those students who are not in the top 15%, but have at least a 2.9 GPA may participate in the Write-On Competition. The Write-On Competition is a closed (resources provided) research and writing assignment facilitated but the Executive Editor of Student Writing. Those students who submit the best written papers will be invited to join Law ReviewThe Write-On Competition will run from June 11-29. Invitations will be sent out in early July.

Spring Start Students 

Congratulations on completing your first semester of law school! Spring Start students are also eligible to join Law Review, but the process works a little differently.

  • Grade-On: Spring Start students may not grade-on after only one semester of course work. Spring Start students may only grade-on after they have completed the entire first-year program (for most this will be next Spring).
  • Write-On: Full-time Spring Start students are eligible to participate in the Write-On Competition after only one semester of course work if they have:

–completed a minimum of 14 credit hours
–completed LARW I
–at least a 2.9 GPA

The Write-On Competition will run from June 11-29. Invitations will be sent out in early July.

  • Please note, Spring Start students who do not join Law Reviewafter only one semester of course work are welcome to join the next Spring via the Grade-On or Write-On Competition (after three semesters of course work).

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Danni Schantz, Editor-in-Chief at ds215@zips.uakron.edu or Nate Fulmer, Executive Editor of Student Writing at  nmf42@zips.uakron.edu.

Akron Law Review Selection Dates

Are you interested in joining the Akron Law Review next year? Please check the following dates for more information about the selection process. Feel free to contact Danni Schantz (ds215@zips.uakron.edu) Nate Fulmer (nmf42@zips.uakron.edu) or Prof Genetin (genetin@uakron.edu) for more information.

  • Grade On Process: Grades and rank are posted the first week of June. Those who are ranked in the top 15% of their class (full-time or part-time) will receive an automatic invitation to join Law Review. If you grade on to Law Review, you DO NOT have to complete the write on process.
  • Write On Process: Those who do not grade on to Law Review, may complete the write on process. Students will be required to submit a closed research and writing assignment (8-10 pages) that will be used to assess their research and writing skills. The write on assignment (research sources included) will be posted June 11 and will be due June 29.
  • Announcements: Invitations to join Law Review for both grade on and write on candidates will be sent via email on Monday, July 2.
  • Important Dates: Summer Training for Law Review will be held on Saturday, July 14. Law Review Seminar will meet Mondays, 4:30-6pm for both the Fall and Spring semesters.

Akron Law Review Selection Dates

Are you interested in joining the Akron Law Review next year? Please check the following dates for more information about the selection process. Feel free to contact Danni Schantz (ds215@zips.uakron.edu) Nate Fulmer (nmf42@zips.uakron.edu) or Prof Genetin (genetin@uakron.edu) for more information.

  • Grade On Process: Grades and rank are posted the first week of June. Those who are ranked in the top 15% of their class (full-time or part-time) will receive an automatic invitation to join Law Review. If you grade on to Law Review, you DO NOT have to complete the write on process.
  • Write On Process: Those who do not grade on to Law Review, may complete the write on process. Students will be required to submit a closed research and writing assignment (8-10 pages) that will be used to assess their research and writing skills. The write on assignment (research sources included) will be posted June 11 and will be due June 29.
  • Announcements: Invitations to join Law Review for both grade on and write on candidates will be sent via email on Monday, July 2.
  • Important Dates: Summer Training for Law Review will be held on Saturday, July 14. Law Review Seminar will meet Mondays, 4:30-6pm for both the Fall and Spring semesters.

Law Review Write-On Competition begins Friday, March 29

Students with a cumulative law school GPA of 2.6 or higher may compete for a position on the Akron Law Review if they do not receive an invitation based upon their grades alone.

The Akron Law Review Write-On Competition will begin on Friday, May 29 at 9:00am. You will download the course on TWEN, where you will find instructions, the prompt, and sources, as this is a closed research competition. Anyone with questions should email the Executive Editor of Student Writing Sean Steward at srs95@zips.uakron.edu.

Law Review Information Session – Thursday, April 17th – 12:15pm – 1:00pm

The Akron Law Review will hold an information session for all prospective 1L and 2L students Thursday, April 17 from 12:15 – 1:00 in West 206. The session will discuss the Akron Law Review in general, and it will introduce the write-on competition that will start after finals. If anyone has questions please email the Executive Editor of Student Writing, Bryan Meek, at bem38@zips.uakron.edu