Marist Undergraduate Law Review

A student-led legal journal publishing undergraduate scholarship.

The Marist Undergraduate Law Review is an annual, student-run academic journal within the School of Liberal Arts dedicated to fostering rigorous, interdisciplinary dialogue on the legal, political, and ethical issues shaping our world. Guided by Marist University’s commitment to experiential and student-centered learning, the Review empowers undergraduates to engage critically with the evolving role of law in society.

Through thoughtful scholarship and diverse perspectives, we seek not definitive answers, but meaningful conversation, fostering analytical insight, civic awareness, and a deeper understanding of justice in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

What We Do

• Publish undergraduate legal scholarship on contemporary legal, political, and ethical issues
• Provide a structured editorial process, including substantive editing and Bluebook citation review
• Train students in legal writing, academic research, and Bluebook citation
• Support interdisciplinary analysis across law, policy, and society
• Foster critical thinking, analytical rigor, and scholarly dialogue
• Prepare students for law school and careers in the legal and public policy fields
• Provide opportunities for students to work with faculty and professional editors
• Produce a formally published journal shared with the Marist community and broader audiences
• Offer leadership opportunities for students to engage with and contribute to legal scholarship

Get Involved

For Student Authors

The Marist Undergraduate Law Review welcomes submissions from undergraduate students across all majors. We encourage original scholarship that engages with legal, political, and ethical issues.

• Submit original research and analytical essays
• Work closely with student editors throughout the revision process
• Gain experience in academic publishing and legal writing
• Have your work formally published in MULR

For Editors

Students interested in developing their skills in legal writing, editing, and scholarship are encouraged to apply to the editorial board.

• Participate in article selection and editorial review
• Develop experience in Bluebook citation and substantive editing
• Collaborate with authors to refine and strengthen their work
• Build leadership and professional skills relevant to law and policy careers

What We Look For in Submissions

We seek well-developed, original work that demonstrates strong analytical thinking and meaningful engagement with legal issues.

• Clear and compelling thesis
• Depth of research and use of credible sources
• Logical organization and structured argumentation
• Attention to clarity, precision, and academic writing
• Engagement with a legal issue, framework, or question
• Willingness to engage in the editorial and revision process
• Familiarity with Bluebook citation is preferred, but not required prior to submission

For Creative Contributors (Cover Design)

MULR also welcomes submissions from students with creative interests, including those in art and design.

• Submit original artwork for consideration as the journal’s cover design
• Contribute to the visual identity of the publication
• Gain recognition for creative work featured in a formal academic journal

How to Apply or Submit

Information regarding submission deadlines and editorial board applications will be shared each semester.

• Follow @marist.mulr on instagram for application announcements and updates. 
• Submission guidelines and deadlines will be posted here

Spring 2026 Issue

Undergraduate Law Review - Spring 2026

Executive Board

Itati Serrano

Editor-in-Chief

Lizbeth Santos-Cruz

Managing Editor

Sascha Hsin

Associate Editor

Amina Orzueva

Associate Editor

Chloe Montgomery

Associate Editor

Maddie Hill

Public Relations and Outreach Chair

Giovanna Spagnolo

Chair of Brand and Digital Media

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