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What is the Texas A&M Undergraduate Journal of Law & Society?

The Texas A&M Undergraduate Journal of Law & Society is a student-led academic journal on campus housed as part of Undergraduate Research (UGR), similar to Explorations. The journal publishes undergraduate research in the areas of law, government, history, economics, public policy, and other related topics. 

How do I join TAMUJLS?

Applications are now closed, but will reopen for the 2026-2027 academic year at the start of the fall semester. Check back in August 2026!

What does an Editorial Board Member do?

Members of the editorial board will review submitted manuscripts from authors, vote on which ones are accepted, and work closely with authors and other editors in a peer-to-peer editing process, which will prepare selected works for publication.

What are the writing requirements for submissions to TAMUJLS?

Submissions must present original research focused on the areas of law, government, history, economics, public policy, and other related topics and require approval from a Texas A&M faculty advisor. Students must be current undergraduates or recent graduates (within one year of their graduation) to submit articles for consideration.

Manuscripts must be between 3,000 and 8,000 words with citations formatted according to the Chicago Manual of Style.

What is the manuscript review process?

TAMUJLS uses a double blind, referee process before student authors and student editors team up to finalize accepted works. 

If selected, accepted manuscripts will undergo an extensive editing process in which authors will work closely with TAMUJLS editors to refine the work and prepare it for publication. They will then be edited by a professional editor on our staff. This peer-mentored process is designed to be a valuable learning experience where students work toward a high-quality, professional publication.

How many new Board Members are accepted each academic year? What is the selection process?

There is no limit to the number of Board Members selected each year. Applications are reviewed against specific, predetermined criteria to ensure candidates meet TAMUJLS standards and time commitments. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. 

What are the benefits of being published in TAMUJLS?

The first undergraduate journal of its kind in Texas A&M’s history, TAMUJLS’s mission is to highlight the most compelling and innovative pieces of legal scholarship produced by undergraduates.

Whether as a member or as an author, students will benefit from an exposure to legal research, the chance to connect with faculty and other students interested in the law, and opportunities to sharpen the skills they will need as future lawyers and legal scholars.