Membership
The Editorial Board of the Review comprises students of the Melbourne Law School at The University of Melbourne. Any law student at The University of Melbourne who has completed at least one semester of law is eligible to apply for membership of the Editorial Board.
Applications for membership have traditionally been sought in the first weeks of the academic year, but since 2008 have also been advertised during the winter recess or early in the second semester. A small number of students who have achieved excellent results in law in the previous academic year are contacted through the Melbourne Law School Student Centre and invited to apply. All applicants are required to complete a substantial practical exercise which involves proofreading an extract of text and verifying the sources cited within it. All prospective applicants are encouraged to attend an information session which is usually held early in each academic semester. This information session provides additional information concerning membership of the Review and the application process.
Applicants are assessed on the basis of their performance in a practical exercise, academic aptitude, proofreading skills, editing skills and enthusiasm. Students with skills in information technology, business management and marketing are also encouraged to apply. Short-listed applicants are then invited to attend a brief interview with the Editors, who make the final decision regarding appointment to the Review's Editorial Board.