Ready for Publication: From Topic Selection to Final Proof

Congratulations on your selection to a Law Review or Journal publication! From choosing the right topic to perfecting your final proof, get expert guidance to meet the highest publication standards and transform your legal research into publishable work.

Should you write a note or comment?

The first step in selecting a topic is determining what type of article you want to write. This video will help you understand the difference between a note and a comment to guide your topic selection.

Select a Note Topic

Find a topic for your note using advanced research techniques on the Lexis+ Research System to find circuit splits, leverage Protégé’s legal AI to discover trending topics, and utilize Practical Guidance to track legal developments.

Select a Comment Topic

This video provides a concise guide on using Lexis+ AI to find the ideal case for your comment by uncovering recently reversed cases and cases of first impression.

Find an Article Topic in the News

Use Lexis+ AI and leverage over 26,000 news sources to discover engaging, thought-provoking topics for your Law Review or Journal article.

Check for Preemption

Ensure your article’s originality and boost your publication potential by conducting a thorough preemption check.

Keep Your Research Current and Organized

Keep your Law Review or Journal article on track by organizing your research and activating Alerts to effortlessly monitor emerging developments on your chosen topic.

Conduct a Cite Check

Learn how to use Lexis+ AI to resolve common cite checking issues, including identifying and fixing incorrect or missing citations.

Cite and Substance Check with Document Analysis

Perform efficient, comprehensive citation and content review using Document Analysis to verify and validate authority, check quotations, and generate citations for unattributed statements.