What are the chances, statistically, of an article focusing on Federal Indian Law being accepted and published by a general law review? Which law reviews published the most articles about Federal Indian Law in the last 30 years (at least according to WESTLAW, which goes back further for some journals than others)?

Here are the results of this not-so-scientific survey. The first list is of the top 75 or so law reviews (plus New Mexico and Geo. Mason, who can pretty strong claims to the top 75, even if their law reviews aren’t there yet), using the Wash & Lee current “combined” stats, ranked by the number of articles, published that are predominantly about Federal Indian Law, and using symposium pieces, book reviews, and student notes as a tie-breaker.

The number before the law review name is the W&L ranking, the number following the name is the number of stand-alone articles published, and the rest should be self-explanatory.

Top 75

1. (62) Arizona State (25) — Miller (2008), Berger (2005), Washburn (2004), Nakai (2003), Goldberg (2003), Hannah (2003), Zellmer (2000), Pearson (2000), O’Melinn (1999), LaVelle (1999), Pommersheim (1999), Suagee (1999), Tsosie (1999), Epps (1998), Koehn (1997), Meteer (1996), Miller (1996), Royster (1995), Joranko (1994), Limas (1994), Zion (1993), Trope (1992), Marsh (1992), R. Johnson (1992), Strickland (1992). 31 other pubs.
2. (132) New Mexico (11) — Kunesh (2007), Smith (2005), Laurence (1998), Lee (1998), Reynolds (1997), Alexander (1997), Strickland (1996), Rice (1996), Klein (1996), Limas (1996), Luna (1996). 27 student papers and symposium papers. and 1 postscript.
3. (65) Oregon (9) — Rosser (2008), Wildenthal (2007), Krakoff (2004), Braveman (2003), Miller (2001), Cross (2000), Ansson (1999), King (1998), Laurence (1990). 9 other pubs.
4. (48) Washington (8) — Riley (2005), R. Johnson (1992), R. Johnson (1991), Royster (1989), Wilkinson (1989), Canby (1987), Barsh (1984), Barsh (1981). At least 20 student pubs, and 9 symposium pieces and book reviews.
5. (41) Arizona (7) — Rosser (2005), Dussias (2001), Laurence (2000), Cross (1998), Winslow (1996), Vetter (1994), Clinton (1990). Five student pubs. Seven symposium pieces and book reviews.
6. (42) Colorado (6) — Pommersheim (2000), Blumm (1998), Mergen (1997), Smith (1990), Royster (1988), Getches (1988). Six student pubs. Ten symposium pieces and book reviews.
7. (16) Minnesota (6) — Washburn (2008), Getches (2001), Atwood (1999), Frickey (1996), Joranko (1993), Worthen (1990), Three student pubs.
8. (24) North Carolina (6) — Clarkson (2007), Washburn (2006), Dussias (1999), Reynolds (1995), Worthen (1993), Reynolds (1984). One student note.
9. (67) Nebraska (6) — Fletcher (2006), Dussias (2005), Pollman (2004), Snowden (2001), Atwood (2000), Brietzke and Klein (1999). 2 student pubs.
10. (13) UCLA (5 soon to be 6) — Carpenter (2005), Goldberg (2002), Coker (1999), Goldberg (1997), Atwood (1989). Berger has one article forthcoming in 2009. Five student pubs. Five symposium pieces and replies. Continue reading →