Welcome to The Journal!
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!
Articles that are not yet posted below are STILL UNDERGOING THE PUBLICATION PROCESS—please check back soon, as they will be available shortly. 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.
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
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
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