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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 2
Welcome to the Spring 2026 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. These writers and editors have worked all semester long to publish these amazing articles for you! After several rounds of drafting, peer review, and editing, please enjoy the final articles for UWPLJ Spring 2026!
Ticketmaster on Trial: Antitrust Law and the Future of Live Entertainment
Writer: Jacob Neuwirth
Editor: Samuel Stein
Corporate Landlords and Antitrust Law
Writer: Sophie McCarty
Editor: Maia Bozovich
The Misapplication of Protection: Why Age-Verification Laws Fail Both Children and the First Amendment
Writer: Jorge Astorga
Editor: Regena Lahti
Medical Malpractice in the United States: Patient vs. Physician's Perspective
Writer: Simran Sharma
Editor: Paul Hutchison
The 14th Amendment in the Age of Algorithms: A 14th Amendment Analysis of AI in Parole Decisions
Writer: Katelyn Smith
Editor: Natalie Bouzas
Constitutionality of Migrant Detention Centers
Writer: Sebastian Correra
Editor: Mireya Kubisiak
Reforming Wisconsin's Wrongful Conviction Compensation Statuses
Writer: Anna Guo
Editor: Leo Zhu
Tariff Trouble: The Constitutionality of President Trump's Tariffs
Writer: Amelia Rockers
Editor: Ava Hart
The Erosion of the Amateur Ideal: NCAA v. Alston and the Legal Case for Student-Athlete Employee Status
Writer: Sahiti Atluri
Editor: Rishika Ghosh
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