The Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review is the nation's second oldest law review dedicated solely to environmental law. Since its inception in 1971, Environmental Affairs has developed and maintained a national reputation as one of the country's leading environmental journals. Its staff consists of approximately 15 second- and 15 third-year students who publish four issues during the academic year. Each issue contains articles contributed by prominent outside authors, as well as several student-written legal comments. Because Environmental Affairs, defines the term "environmental" broadly, students may address a wide range of topics that fall outside the narrow scope of traditional environmental law. Not limited to issues such as air and water pollution, recent student comments have addressed such diverse topics as corporate liability for environmental damages, animal rights, environmental laws in bankruptcy, the tobacco industry, and kosher food laws.
During the fall semester, each second-year staff member participates in a unique clinical placement program. The clinic offers students the opportunity to work in an actual practice environment and to become involved in non-academic research and drafting projects. Placements range from governmental agencies (such as the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office), to public interest organizations (such as the Conservation Law Foundation), to Boston law firms (such as Palmer & Dodge and Goodwin, Procter & Hoar). In addition to affording students actual work experience, the clinical also provides staff members with a productive environment in which to develop their note topics.
Rosalind Kaplan, Manager for Law Review Publications and John Gordon, Administrative Assistant, two full-time permanent support staff, provide technical assistance, guidance and typesetting for the reviews. General review information or questions regarding article submissions, permission to reprint, subscription information, and purchasing back issues may be directed to Ms. Kaplan or Mr. Gordon at the following: telephone (617) 552-8557; fax (617) 552-2615, (617) 552-4098; or email bclawrev@bc.edu.
Articles can be sent via disk, email or hard copy. To submit a hard copy address it to:
The Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review is published three times annually at Boston College Law School. Subscription price: $30.00 (plus $6.00 for foreign mailing); single issues are $6.00 (plus $1.00 for foreign mailing). Subscriptions are renewed automatically unless we receive notice to the contrary. Issues from the current and previous years' volumes are available upon request. Back issues of the Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review may be obtained from Wm. S. Hein & Co., 1285 Main St., Buffalo NY 14209-1987 (716/882-2600).