In March, the Law Review conducts a writing competition for new members. This competition is the only opportunity for G.W. students to compete for membership on the Law Review. The Law Review will conduct information sessions at least two weeks before the competition date.

To be eligible to participate in this competition, students must have completed or be in the process of completing two semesters of classes at G.W. and be able to serve on the Law Review for four semesters before graduation. Accordingly, the following students are eligible to participate in this competition:

- Full-time students currently in their first year.
- Part-time students currently in their first year and who will be changing to full-time status for the coming year.
- Part-time students currently in their second year.

Selection Process: Most of the Law Review's new members will be chosen on the basis of weighted scores. A student's grade-point average during the first year composes the majority of the weighted score. (Grades will be normalized across sections.) The rest of the weighted score is derived from the student's performance in the writing competition. The Law Review editorial board, however, may choose to accept up to 10% of its new members solely based on the student's performance in the writing competition.

Transfer Student Competition

In late August or early September, a writing competition will be held for newly-admitted transfer students. This competition is the only opportunity for transfer students to compete for membership on the Law Review. The Law Review may conduct an information session shortly before the competition date.

Selection Process: Only the written product is considered (grade-point average from former law school is not a factor).

Editorial Board Competition

In late January or early February, the current editors conduct a competition for members interested in serving on the editorial board for the following year. The competition assesses articles editing, note editing, managing editing, and bluebooking skills. Each competing member is also interviewed by the editorial board to assess his or her fitness for each position.

Selection Process: In deliberation, along with competition scores and response to interview questions, editors will consider work completed for the Law Review by accumulating and reviewing evaluations of work by editors. Grades are not a factor in the competition process. Progress on a competitor's note and case note will be taken into account as well as the quality and timeliness of production work. Editors consider editing ability, writing ability, attitude, diligence, and sense of responsibility when making selections for the editorial board. New board members are usually announced in mid-February.