The ''Cumberland Law Review'' is a

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published by the students at

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. Founded in 1970, the ''Review'' publishes 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 the ''Review'' published a symposium on Harper Lee's books "Go Set a Watchman" and "To Kill a Mockingbird." The ''Review'''s online companion, the ''Cumberland Review Online'', publishes shorter pieces surveying recent developments with the

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and

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Membership

Membership on the ''Cumberland Law Review'' is 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 a

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examination and casenote submission. A student must successfully complete both phases to become a member of the ''Review.'' Members of the ''Review'''s editorial staff perform cite checks, attend mandatory meetings, write surveys tracking legal developments, and submit a comment for publication consideration.

Submissions

The ''Cumberland Law Review'' considers 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 the ''Review'''s website for specific submission instructions.

Symposium

The Cumberland Law Review hosts an annual symposium inviting judges, attorneys, and professors to discuss certain topics of interest and importance to the practicing bar. For example, on November 17, 2016, The Review successfully hosted its symposium, Alcohol in Alabama. The event was held at Cahaba Brewing Company in Birmingham and featured speakers on the topics of Dram Shop Act liability, DUI, and alcohol regulation. Other recent symposium topics have included automatic & appellate advocacy, practical tips from behind the bench, alternative dispute resolution & advocacy, and practical considerations for a tech reliant legal industry.

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