The N.Y. Litigator Law Journal is the journal of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). In 1995, St. John's School of Law was chosen to be the home of the student editorial board of the N.Y. Litigator. Since the journal’s establishment as a student-run publication, the editorial board has committed itself to providing readers with cutting-edge, practice-oriented pieces written by scholars, professors, judges and practitioners in the commercial and federal litigation fields. 

Published three to four issues annually,  the N.Y. Litigator encompasses articles on topics at the forefront of legal development and discussion, including:

  • Corporate Liability
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Due Process
  • White Collar Crime
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • International Litigation
  • Public Interest
  • Securities Arbitration

As a student-run publication, staff members gain valuable experience in developing advanced legal writing, research and analytical skills. Membership on the N.Y. Litigator is offered to students who have successfully completed the Law School’s annual writing competition and received a competitive score on the blue book exam.

St. John’s law students staffing the journal have an excellent opportunity to research, write and publish articles and reviews of recent decisions. The journal showcases selected staff member submissions along with pieces written by scholars and practitioners in the field, distributing them to a readership of over 5,000 members of our distinguished section of the NYSBA.

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