NORTHWESTERN UNDERGRADUATE LAW JOURNAL

Fostering Legal Debate on the Northwestern Campus

Founded in 2019, the Northwestern Undergraduate Law Journal provides a platform for the submission and discussion of law-related topics for students at Northwestern University. We accept undergraduate student submissions of articles that examine and explore topics pertaining to law and the legal field. As a journal that fosters scholarly debate, research, and analysis, our mission is to encourage legal and political awareness in the Northwestern community.

 

Executive Board Applications are Open!

Apply below for the Northwestern Undergraduate Law Journal 2026-2027 Executive Board

Applications close April 26, 2026 at 11:59pm

 

The 2025-2026 Journal is now open to submissions!

 

2025 Winners:

1st Place: Zixuan Wang

2nd Place: Anna Recicka

3rd Place: Lucy La Fond

Honorable Mentions: Lyn Brinkley, Ethan Mao, Hansol Lee


NULJ Applications are Open!

We’re currently accepting applications for Staff Writers, Forum Editors, Programming, Podcasting, and Creative Teams.

Please reach out to NULJ@u.northwestern.edu with questions.

 

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