Whether you're on a law journal or not, having a publication can be a real boon to any resume. Nearly all law schools require a writing component, where you have to take a paper course. There's no reason that you shouldn't be able to take that paper and publish it. I'm convinced that I landed some of my most prestigious law school internships from my publications, not my GPA. A publication really sets you apart. Most law students have not published anything. Ever. So, when a perspective employer sees "PUBLICATIONS" as a category on your resume, he/she will likely be impressed and curious. That's a good thing. Note: This blog entry is NOT about how to write a publish-worthy piece. Rather, this blog assumes that you have written something excellent and explains the process of getting that fabulous piece of work published. You are going to need to know how to do the following: develop good key words write an abstract ... a good one write a cover let...
Beyond the "whats" of law school and law practice more generally, here, the "hows" are explained, whether you need them during law school or many years thereafter.