It is definitely unfair unless all students are fully aware of this opportunity.
I have never done this because I always wonder at what point have I begun to
grade myself.

    Bob Lamb   ...deep in the heart of Texas

"Kunkel, Richard G." wrote:

>         Dear ALSB Colleagues,
>
>                 I am wondering how some of you have handled the following
> issue.  I have a legal research paper required for my class that is due in
> mid-April.  A number of students have asked me if they can submit their
> papers early to have me read them over and make suggestions, then return the
> papers for editing and rewriting by the student.
>
>                 I am willing to take the time to do this, but worry that
> this will be considered unfair by the other students who turn in the papers
> without a review.
>
>                 Any suggestions or comments on the fairness of permitting
> this (or not)??
>
>                 Thanks.
>
>         Rick Kunkel