Tennessee Law Review

The Symptomatic Treatment of Foster Care in the United States by our Digital Editor, Trinity Sandifer. "It is crucial to shift the focus from solely addressing the system's needs to prioritizing the well-being and support of the families involved. This shift requires a comprehensive restructuring of policies and resources to center on prevention, intervention, and family preservation." Examine the intricacies of this online publication by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/etrNnRYf

Smith v. Arizona: Limiting the Admissibility of Substitute Forensic Analyst Testimony by our Editor-in-Chief, Kailyn Stone. "Until a decision is issued on remand, defense attorneys should object on the grounds of hearsay and the Confrontation Clause when the government seeks to use or admit forensic evidence at trial without calling the original analyst who conducted the testing." Explore this topic in Kailyn's new blog post here: https://lnkd.in/ecNQ5mmi

Introducing the 2024–2025 Tennessee Law Review Editorial Board! We are especially excited to welcome our exceptional class of 2L Staff Editors, and we are looking forward to the year ahead! Check out our blog for more information and photos: https://lnkd.in/eXJhrhCW

As we begin a new semester for the Tennessee Law Review, we have gathered some insightful reflections from a few incoming 2L Staff Editors for the 2024-2025 term. They share their personal experiences and thought processes during the candidacy process, shedding light on the motivations behind their decision to join the Tennessee Law Review. See what our Staff Editors had to say here: https://lnkd.in/eivJXQmx

Tennessee Law Review is delighted to highlight Lillian Blackshear Peay, a distinguished 2008 Alumna and partner in the Nashville office of Bass, Berry & Sims. Lillian served as an Articles Editor of the?Tennessee Law Review?in 2008. Lillian firmly believes that no matter the specialization within the field of law, the experiences that TLR staff members gain from research, writing, and editing are indispensable. Her commitment to excellence and meticulous approach to her work have garnered her widespread respect within the legal profession. Read more about Lillian on our website: https://lnkd.in/eFsjNwva

Unmasking Logical Fallacies: A Guide to Recognizing and Avoiding Common Pitfalls by one of our Executive Editors, Joshua Rojas. "Although lawyers may occasionally employ logical fallacies strategically, it is important for them to understand the risks and be prepared to defend their stances with sound reasoning." Dive into this insightful blog post here: https://lnkd.in/eapMUbJh

Attention Tennessee Law Review Alumni: Have you joined the alumni database yet? It's a great way to connect with fellow alumni and stay informed about upcoming events. Simply fill out the form below to join the network! Let's work together to keep the Tennessee Law Review community strong and connected. https://lnkd.in/egQKreDr

The Tennessee Law Review is now accepting article submissions! We?welcome manuscripts on any area of law and related disciplines, provided the treatment given to the topic is scholarly and well-researched. We review every submission we receive. https://lnkd.in/gcvYAdvy

We are pleased to announce a new addition to our Letter From The Editor. Virginia Saylor, the former Editor-in-Chief for 2023-24 and recipient of the Micki Fox Award, shares her experiences from leading the Tennessee Law Review in this insightful piece. Virginia's tenure will be remembered for her exceptional dedication and outstanding contributions, which have significantly advanced our Journal and left a lasting impact. Read Virginia's Letter from the Editor Here: https://lnkd.in/eRA9UyZ3

Tennessee Law Review is delighted to highlight James Miller, a distinguished Alumnus, as the first feature of our Alumni Spotlights. James served as Editor-in-Chief of the?Tennessee Law Review?from 2021 to 2022 and has since worked as a law clerk for the federal courts. He has valuable experience clerking for the Honorable J. Daniel Breen,?U.S. District Court Judge for the Western District of Tennessee, and the Honorable Ron L. Gilman, Senior U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Read more of his story on our website: https://lnkd.in/eFsjNwva