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The Journal component of the University of Wisconsin Pre-Law Journal (UWPLJ) showcases research-driven articles that explore legal issues, judicial decisions, and the law’s influence on society, politics, and culture. Unlike our blog, The Journal features contributions from pre-law–focused students selected through an application process. Each article undergoes a multi-stage peer review and editorial process, with writers collaborating closely with their editors to ensure clarity and depth.
In order to read our published journal articles, please select one of our issues.
Applications for writers and editors open to UW–Madison Pre-Law Society members at the start of each fall and spring semester.
Volume 2, Issue 1
Welcome to the Fall 2025 issue of The Journal!
The Journal component of the UWPLJ features in-depth analysis and discussion of legal issues, exploring how the law intersects with and shapes communities, cultures, and systems both locally and globally. Please enjoy our Fall 2025 articles that explore these concepts!
The “Civil Death Penalty” – Due Process Rights of the Parent in TPR Cases
Writer: Jordan Smith
Editor: Natalie Bouzas
The Gig Economy and Worker Protection: Challenges for Platform-Mediated Work
Writer: Samuel Stein
Editor: Jay Gelhard
Bartz vs. Anthropic PBC: Where Do We Draw the Line?
Writer: Leo Zhu
Editor: Misha Beggs
Ecocide: The Modern International Crime?
Writer: Sophie McCarty
Editor: Quincy Greene
The Concerning Political Implications of the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education
Writer: Bret Spielbauer
Editor: Peyton Hennig
The WNBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement: Balancing Equity, Labor Rights, and League Growth
Writer: Sahiti Atluri
Editor: Farrah Shawki
Universal Injunctions and the Imperative of Complete Relief: Insights from Trump v. Casa, inc.
Writer: Regena Lahti
Editor: Camryn Hyde
Regulation or Infringement? Examining the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education
Writer: Addison Dama
Editor: Mireya Kubisiak
Immigration Enforcement and the Erosion of Trust: ICE Raids in Chicago
Writer: Samia Sheth
Editor: Xander Abeyta
Can They Do That?: The Implications of the Federal Government's Outreach into Higher Education
Writer: Amelia Rockers
Editor: Quincy Greene
The Future of Birthright Citizenship: Constitutional Protection or Executive Power Overreach?
Writer: Jane MacEntee
Editor: Rishika Ghosh
Partisan Gerrymandering, Equal Protection, and the Court's Retreat from Democracy: Recognizing Partisan Gerrymandering as a Threat to Representation
Writer: Ellen Bowser
Editor: Katelyn Smith
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