In this episode, we speak with Professor Michael S. Kang of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law on voting rights, redistricting, and judicial elections. We discuss election law, voting restrictions and the role of media in the upcoming 2022 and 2024 elections, campaign finance, and Professor Kang’s next research project.

Founded in 2019, the Northwestern Undergraduate Law Journal has grown significantly to gain an impressive presence on Northwestern’s campus and a renowned voice within the pre-law community. This spring, we are excited to launch the inaugural issue of our NULJ 2020-2021 journal and have our authors and editors present on their work they have done in preparation for our publication. We are also excited to have invited high schoolers across the globe to analyze the historical and legal causes of voter suppression in America in our 2021 High School Essay Contest and have them present on their winning pieces. This presentation will allow you to hear more about our mission, and meet our members, executive board and more. Please also stay tuned for a fun, games trivia at the end of our session.

Voter suppression can be used as a tactic to influence the results of an election by discouraging and preventing certain groups from voting. It has become an important issue of discussion after the 2020 Election. We were honored to invite three keynote speakers to join us in conversation to discuss the past and current mechanisms of voter suppression in the US. We welcomed Professor Michael Kang from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Professor Neil Makhija from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, and Professor Kate Shaw from Cardozo School of Law to lead a fruitful discussion on these  topics.

In this episode, we speak with Columbia Law School Professor Jane Spinak, who specializes in juvenile justice and child advocacy. We discuss her thoughts on family court and the juvenile justice system, as well as advice on applying to law school, career paths in family law, and more!

In this episode, we speak with Xander Meise, Senior Fellow at the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Political Partner of the Truman National Security Project, and Adjust Professor at Georgetown University Law Center. We discuss the future of climate policy in the U.S. and abroad and explore the best possible methods of negotiating international climate agreements, ethical government actions, and potential pitfalls awaiting current efforts.

In this episode, we speak with the Chairman of the Litigation Department of Westerman Ball Ederer Miller Zucker and Sharfstein, LLP, Jeffrey Miller, about his career. We discuss the path to becoming a lawyer, what makes you hirable in a legal career, and how to explore your interest in the law as an undergraduate. 

In this episode, we speak with Professor Kermit Roosevelt of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. We discuss the ins and outs of the impeachment process and how it differs from a criminal process.

This episode was recorded on February 15, 2021, two days after President Trump was acquitted by the Senate on the impeachment charge of inciting an insurrection.

In this episode, we speak with Professor Louis Rulli. the Director of the Civil Practice and Legislative Clinics at the University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law. Professor Rulli is only the second person to receive the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to an individual who has demonstrated substantial leadership in the creation and continuation of pro bono programs. During our conversation, we discussed Professor Rulli's views on public service, how law clinics operate, and structural changes needed in the legal system. 

In this episode, we speak to LSAT Guru, Ellen Cassidy, to learn more about the process of preparing for the LSAT Exam. We discuss the nuts and bolts of the exam, how to exercise your greatest potential, and ultimately get into your top choice law school.