About Us
Established in 1972, the Pepperdine Law Review is a student-run journal of legal scholarship, striving to provide a diverse forum for timely critique and commentary on issues and developments in the legal field. The Pepperdine Law Review publishes four issues annually, featuring articles commenting on an array of legal issues, written by experts in the field, renowned academics, and experienced practitioners, as well as Pepperdine’s own rising law students. The Law Review’s online companion, the Annual Volume, publishes throughout the year.
Mission Statement
The Pepperdine Law Review has three primary objectives: (1) to provide its student members with a unique educational opportunity in the areas of legal research, analysis, and writing; (2) to provide a forum for criticism and development of the law; and (3) to contribute to the general body of legal thought by serving as a useful research tool. In pursuing these goals, the Pepperdine Law Review is committed to publishing exceptional scholarship on a variety of academic subject areas that elevate diverse viewpoints and boldly address the legal challenges facing the world today.