Modern Law Review

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The Modern Law Review is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by John Wiley & Sons on behalf of Modern Law Review Ltd. and which has traditionally maintained close academic ties with the Law Department of the London School of Economics.

The review is a general law review that publishes original articles relating to common law jurisdictions and to the law of the European Union. In addition, the review contains sections devoted to recent legislation and reports, to case analysis, to review articles, and to book reviews. The current editor-in-chief is Hugh Collins (London School of Economics).

Foundations

The Modern Law Review Ltd. is a charity that was established in 1937 to promote the study of law and related fields. To this end, it publishes the law review and organises lectures and seminars and offers scholarships and awards.[1] In addition, the review provides the funding to host the annual Chorley Lecture.[2]

Chorley Lecture

The annual Chorley Lectures started in 1972 and are named in honour of Robert Chorley, 1st Baron Chorley, the founding editor of the Modern Law Review. The lecture is usually delivered in early June at the London School of Economics and subsequently published as the lead article in the January issue of the following year's volume.[1]

Wedderburn Prize

The annual Wedderburn Prize is given for outstanding contributions to the journal, as judged by the editorial committee. It is named in honour of Lord Wedderburn of Charlton, who served as general editor of the review from 1971 to 1988. Preference is given to the work of authors who are at a relatively early stage of their careers.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Chorley Lectures". Modern Law Review. Retrieved 2012-02-27. 
  2. ↑ "Seminars". Modern Law Review. Retrieved 2012-02-27. 

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