Editor’s WelcomeWelcome to The Undergraduate Journal of Law, Justice & Culture!
What began as an idea has quickly grown into a community of incredible students from diverse academic backgrounds who share an interest in exploring the intersections of law, justice, and culture through research, writing, and collaboration.
When creating the UJLJC, my vision was to create a space that gives students the opportunity to publish their work, serve on an editorial team, and develop skills in academic writing, critical thinking, and scholarly research. Seeing this idea come to life through the support of so many incredible individuals has been extremely rewarding.
Although the journal is new, it has already had an amazing amount of support. Our journal would not be possible without the amazing team of students who joined a brand-new organization, the Center for Law, Justice, & Culture, and our faculty advisor, Larry Hayman, Esq.
Whether you are a reader, writer, editor, supporter, or future member, thank you for visiting the UJLJC. If you're interested in getting involved, I encourage you to complete our member interest form on the Get Involved page. Join us as an inaugural writer and help shape the future of the UJLJC.
We are excited to continue growing this publication and the community surrounding it. I hope you'll follow along on our journey!
— Ava Jelepis
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
About
the UJLJC
The Undergraduate Journal of Law, Justice & Culture is a student-led publication at Ohio University, affiliated with the Center for Law, Justice & Culture. Open to students from all majors, the UJLJC is a space to publish work semesterly, join an editorial team, and build skills in legal writing, critical thinking, and research.
For students planning to attend law school, the UJLJC offers a great opportunity to develop legal writing and research skills that will be highly valuable for your time as a law student. For those who are not planning to attend law school, the UJLJC offers the chance to build editing, writing, and critical thinking skills that are valuable in careers such as journalism, politics, and beyond.
Research. Write. Publish.
FAQs
What is a law journal?
A law journal is publication that explores legal, political, historical, and cultural issues through scholarly articles, commentary, and research.
Who can join?
Membership is open to students from all majors and academic backgrounds. The UJLJC welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives.
What will I be doing as a member?
Members can write articles, edit submissions, conduct research, contribute to recruitment efforts, help with social media, and collaborate with peers to produce a high-quality journal.
What is the time commitment?
Time commitments vary depending on your role and level of involvement. Every member is expected to dedicate one hour a week to the journal outside of our weekly hour-long meetings.