Publishing in PLT. The value in creating a PLT Journal and tips toward getting published in it.

Different benefits will accrue from the development of a culture of publishing in practical legal training (“PLT”) including incremental improvements in PLT teaching, provision of evidence to regulators, the profession and other key stakeholders about the value of PLT and the personal satisfaction the derives from the pursuit of scholarship. The presenter recognizes that different imperatives often govern the work of those involved in the delivery of PLT, as compared to those undertaking traditional academic roles in universities. In particular, those involved in the delivery of PLT usually have teaching and/or administrative loads far in excess of our academic colleagues.

In this presentation, I will discuss:
(1) The value of education and scholarship in PLT.
(2) The benefits of creating a journal relating to scholarship in the PLT forum.
(3) How such a PLT journal might operate and the timeframes for getting it started.
(4) Tips on how to make the transition from a conference paper presenter to publication in this or other related journals.