Papers of Modern Law Review , 1937-1995, comprise correspondence and papers relating to the work of the Modern Law Review (MLR). Mostly papers regarding the administration of the Journal including article submissions, correspondence about subscriptions and the future of the journal, administrative papers for separate editions and correspondence between the Editorial Committee. Further papers relate to the work of the Editorial Committee, accounts and the annual Chorley lectures held since 1972.
Modern Law Review (1937-)
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- ReferenceGB 97 MLR
- Dates of Creation1937-1995
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description17 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Modern Law Review was established in 1937; its main objectives were to promote legal education, and the study of law, arts and sciences of interest to those involved in the study or practice of law; aims met through the publication of the law review, the organisation of lectures (including the annual Chorley lecture), seminars, scholarships and prizes that support legal education and scholarship. The Journal is one of Europe's leading scholarly journals and publishes original articles relating to various areas of law, book reviews, case analysis, recent legislation reports; activities undertaken by the Editorial Committee which is overseen and supported by an Editorial Board.
Arrangement
Sorted into four series: 1 - Editorial Committee (1965-1993) 2 - Accounts (1937-1993) 3 - Journal (1951-1995) (divided into the following sub-sections):3/1 - Article Submissions (1971-1995), 3/2 - Correspondence (1951-1988), 3/3 - Editions (1974-1977) 4 - Chorley Lectures (1970-1988).
Access Information
Mainly open; some items closed. All files have been closed for a period of ten years from date of file closure.
Acquisition Information
Modern Law Review.
Other Finding Aids
Online database; printed handlist.
Archivist's Note
Catalogued by Becky Webster, August 2007.
Conditions Governing Use
Most items can be photocopied, subject to handling and copyright restrictions.
Appraisal Information
Papers relating to accounts not worthy of permanent preservation have been removed. These are: cancelled cheques, cheque book stubs, receipts, credit and debit slips, bank statements and general correspondence. Duplicates have also been removed.
Custodial History
Transferred to LSE Archives by the Modern Law Review in two accessions in 2006 and 2007.