American Journal of Trial Advocacy


The American Journal of Trial Advocacy is a law review edited and published by students at Cumberland School of Law. It covers all aspects of trial advocacy and was established in 1977 by Dean Donald E. Corely. The journal publishes "Trial Techniques," how-to discussions of proven trial tactics that include supporting case law and other research. The current editor-in-chief is Alexander Townsley.

Scope

The journal publishes articles addressing proven tactics and techniques at the pre-trial, trial, and appellate level. Student-written notes, comments, and recent developments focus on new developments in the law that most directly affect trial practice and procedure.

Membership

Journal members are selected from a competitive candidates program. Students ranked at the top one-third of their class and select winners of writing and advocacy competitions are offered an opportunity to attempt to write-on to the journal.