
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.
Our Team
Meet our team, the individuals behind the stories, opinions, and arguments you read within the Journal.
Editor-In-Chief

Natalie Bouzas
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Senior at UW-Madison
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Honors in the Liberal Arts
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Majors in Political Science and Environmental Studies
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Interest in Environmental Law
nbouzas@wisc.edu
Managing Editor
Jay Gelhard
Blog Writer

Evan Randle
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Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Majoring in English and Political Science
Editor

Sandy Chen
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Junior at UW-Madison
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Majoring in Psychology and Legal Studies
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Certificates in Criminal Justice Studies and Chinese Professional Communication
Editor

Sofia Ung
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Junior at UW-Madison
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Majors in Economics and Political Science
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Interested in Corporate and International Law
szung@wisc.edu
Journal Writer

Lily Engel
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Senior at UW-Madison
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Majoring Political Science
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Certificates in Educational Policy Studies, Environmental Policy, and Public Policy
Editor

Grace Cayouette
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Senior at UW-Madison
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Majors in Political Science and Psychology
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Certificate in Public Policy and Science Communication
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Interested in Corporate, Criminal, and Constitutional Law
cayouette@wisc.edu
Editor

Matthew Pennington
Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Majoring in Economics and English Linguistics
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-pennington-6224962a9/
mrpennington@wisc.edu
Journal Writer

Joely Emerson
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Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Majors in Political Science, International Studies, French
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Certificate in European Studies
Joely-Emerson
jgemerson@wisc.edu
Writer

Sophia Leonard
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Junior at UW-Madison
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Interested in IP or Business Law
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-leonard1/
Writer

Mira Khan
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Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Majors in Political Science with potential certificates in History and Literature
Editor

Sim Khanuja
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Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Majors in Journalism and Psychology
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Minoring in Digital Studies
skhanuja@wisc.edu
Journal Writer

Madeline Odau
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Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Majors in Legal Studies and History
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Certificates in Criminal Justice, Dance Studies, and Integrated Liberal Studies
modau@wisc.edu
Editor

Mya Ayala
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Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Majors in Microbiology and English
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Certificate in History
mmayala@wisc.edu
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Journal Writer

Nathan Sever
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Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Majors in Economics & Mathematics
Writer

Ava Seaborn
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Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Majors in Statistics and International Studies
Editor
Jorge Astorga
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Junior at UW-Madison
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Majors in Legal Studies and Spanish
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Certificate in Criminal Justice
Jorge Astorga LinkedIn
Blog Writer

Clayton Gerrans
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Junior at UW-Madison
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Majors in Journalism and Economics
Editor

Kitty Wang
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Junior at UW-Madison
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Majors in English and Information Sciences
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kitty-wang-051049244
Journal Writer
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Katie Mastorides
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Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Majors in Political Science and International Studies
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Certificate in Public Policy
Journal Writer

Natalie Bouzas
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Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Majors in Political Science and Environmental Studies
nbouzas@wisc.edu
LinkedIn: Natalie-Bouzas
Instagram: Natalie.Bouzas
Editor

Ellie Faldetta
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Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Majors in Political Science and Psychology
elliefaldetta@gmail.com
Linkedin: ellie-faldetta
Instagram: elliefaldetta
Editor

Ryleigh Van Vliet
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Senior at UW-Madison
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Majors in Finance, Investment, and Banking
rvanvliet@wisc.edu
LinkedIn: @ryleighvv
Editor

Rachel Kuolt
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Junior at UW-Madison
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Majors in International Studies and Political Science
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Certificate in History
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Interested in Corporate, Family, and International Law
kuolt@wisc.edu
Journal Writer

Peyton Henning Randle
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Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Majors in Legal Studies and English
peytonhennig@hotmail.com
peytonhennig
Writer

Taylor D'Andrea
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Senior at UW-Madison
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Majors Political Science and English
tdandrea@wisc.edu
www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-dandrea
Instagram: @taylor.dandrea
Editor
Ananya Guruprasad
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Junior at UW-Madison
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Majoring in Real Estate and Legal Studies
Blog Writer

Jordan Smith
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Junior at UW-Madison
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Majoring in Legal Studies and Computer Science
jlsmith42@wisc.edu
Journal Writer
Emily Jackson
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Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Major in Legal Studies
Writer

Sophia Leonard
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Sophomore at UW-Madison
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Majors in English and Legal Studies
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Certificate in Criminal Justice
