Publication Spotlight: National Law Review
25Jan
Our “Publication Spotlight” series showcases media outlets that resonate with our current and future clients. This week’s spotlight is on the National Law Review, a free-to-use, no log-in database of curated legal and business articles, news, and analysis, established in 1888. Below is an overview of the National Law Review and a summary of my research as of Jan. 24, 2022.
Q: What is the National Law Review? When and why was it established?
The National Law Review is an online legal publication website focused on breaking legal news for professionals in the legal and business industries. It was founded in 1888 in Philadelphia by an in-house attorney and former insurance executive. They saw a need for a resource where professionals could easily access current business news and legal analysis written by credible individuals and organizations.
Q: Who reads the National Law Review?
The National Law Review has a global audience reaching over 100 countries each month. Eighty-five percent of its audience is based in the United States, but a significant number of readers live in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Germany and France.
Q: How many monthly readers does the National Law Review have?
The National Law Review attracts an estimated two million monthly readers. The average age of readers ranges from 35 to 55 and over half (65%) have a habit of browsing the website during work hours.
Q: What is the process for contributing articles to the National Law Review?
For the National Law Review to consider publishing an article, an overview of the piece must be first be submitted through this forum. Contributors should consider the following information before submitting any content:
- The National Law Review seeks well-organized and easy-to-digest works
- Key information should be placed in the opening paragraphs, so the article’s purpose is quickly established
- Avoid summaries and explain the impact of the article’s topic with suggestions on how readers can respond to, implement or avoid it
- Complete heavy edits before submitting the article for consideration
- All articles must be vendor-neutral
- Contributors are not required to transfer copyright ownership of their work to the National Law Review
Q: What should contributors be aware of before submitting content?
The National Law Review considers article submissions on a first-come, first-served basis. The National Law Review does not give topic exclusivity to anyone and encourages article submissions on the same or similar topics to allow readers a broad scope of viewpoints and analysis.
With this in mind, it’s imperative to research the topics and articles previously discussed on the National Law Review to avoid submitting content that is too similar to already published work.
Q: What are the major topics covered in the National Law Review?
The major topics covered in the National Law Review include:
- Antitrust Law
- Bankruptcy & Restructuring
- Biotech, Food & Drug
- Business of Law
- Election & Legislative
- Environmental & Energy
- Health Care Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Litigation
- Cybersecurity Media & FCC
- Tax
- White-Collar Crime & Consumer Rights
- Coronavirus News
Q: Does the National Law Review have an editorial calendar?
No, the National Law Review does not have an editorial calendar.
Q: Does the National Law Review have a newsletter? What does it entail and how do I sign up?
The National Law Review has a free e-Newsbulletin that can be signed up for here. There are a variety of e-Newsbulletin topics available and subscribers can choose which ones to receive including:
- COVID-19 News
- Cannabis Regulations & Compliance
- State Legal News
- Cybersecurity, Privacy & Communications
- Immigration
- Legal Marketing & Business of Law
- Tax Law
- Family, Elder Law, Estates & Trusts
Q: Does the National Law Review have any award programs?
Every year, the National Law Review hosts its Thought Leadership Awards. The “Go-To Thought Leader Awards” recognizes legal authors and organizations, pulled from authors published on the National Law Review.
In 2021, The National Law Review recognized 87 legal authors and organizations featured in 20,000+ articles. The honorees are involved in various areas of the legal industry including cannabis law, COVID fraud, cybersecurity law, energy law, and tax law among other areas.
Q: What is something about the National Law Review readers might not know?
Although the National Law Review has readers across the United States, the top five states with the most significant number of monthly viewers are:
- California
- New York
- Illinois
- Texas
- Florida