I am a recent graduate, interested in writing an article to publish in a legal journal. I don't have experience with legal publications and have not been on law review during school. I am currently doing research on my chosen topic to develop my position.
My question is: Should I reach out to some professors who specialize in this area to see if they would be an adviser on my paper with me? Or should I go at it alone? Generally, when people (not professors, just regular attorneys) write things like this, do they do it with an adviser or solo?
Also, if I should reach out to professors, at what point should I do that? Once I have a draft? Before I start writing?
are advisers necessary for publications? Forum
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nixy
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Re: are advisers necessary for publications?
You’re probably not looking for an advisor if you’ve already graduated - that’s really a prof/student relationship. You could reach out to profs in the subject area for advice/to read drafts, but don’t ask them to be your advisor. You might end up with a co-author if you find someone who’s really interested/an expert in the topic. But you don’t have to have a prof involved to publish.
If you do want to reach out to a prof, it depends a little on what your relationship is with them and how much time they have. It’s reasonable to ask for input on plans/approach, but they may not have time and might prefer to just read a draft. Their input will be most helpful before you start writing so you can avoid going down paths that don’t work, but again, it will depend on your relationship with the prof and their temperament.
If you do want to reach out to a prof, it depends a little on what your relationship is with them and how much time they have. It’s reasonable to ask for input on plans/approach, but they may not have time and might prefer to just read a draft. Their input will be most helpful before you start writing so you can avoid going down paths that don’t work, but again, it will depend on your relationship with the prof and their temperament.
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objctnyrhnr
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Re: are advisers necessary for publications?
Just read some good law review articles to get the flavor/form and do it alone. You’ll be fine.
