The Houston Law Review is a law review published by the University of Houston Law Center. The journal is edited and published by students in one volume, divided into five issues, each academic year. The journal was founded in 1963. In addition to publishing scholarship from students and professionals, the Houston Law Review hosts the Frankel Lecture Series which features notable speakers. The law review also hosts an annual symposium, the proceeds of which are published in the journal. Newell Blakely served as dean of the University of Houston Law Center from 1956 to 1965. During his deanship, he sought to remold the law school into an institution that used "Darwinian selection" to " out half the class to identify those who were worthy to graduate." Faculty at his institution were not expected to publish, and he saw little value in having a law review promoting scholarly publications. Students, however, saw things differently and with the support of prestigious members of the faculty - including A.A.White, the founding dean of the law school - started a petition to publish a law review. In 1962, Blakely agreed to their request provided the students cover all the start-up costs. The first organizational meeting of the Houston Law Review took place on January 11, 1963. More information...
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