Northwestern Undergraduate Law Journal Speaker Series

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 p...

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.

In this episode, we speak with Professor Geoffrey R. Stone,  the Edward H. Levi Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago Law School. We discuss the politicalization of the judiciary, Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination, and the future of the Supreme Court.  Note: This podcast was recorded prior to the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett on 10/26/2020

In this episode, we speak with Professor Joseph Blocher, the Lanty L. Smith ’67 Professor of Law at Duke Law School and Co-Director of the Duke Center for Firearms Law. We discuss the history of the Second Amendment and the implications of Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court appointment on future Second Amendment cases. We also speak about questions regarding the interpretation of the Constitut...

In this episode, we speak with Professor Joseph Margulies, a Professor of Law and Government at Cornell University.  We discuss Breonna Taylor's case and possible reforms to the criminal justice system.

In this episode, we speak with Kathleen Bergin, an Adjunct Professor of Law at Cornell Law School. We discuss the role of international organizations in Disaster Law advocacy, legal resilience measures, and the role of FEMA In disaster recovery.

In this episode, we speak with Professor Margo Schlanger, the Wade H. and Dores M. McCree Collegiate Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School.  She is the lead author of a leading casebook, Incarceration and the Law (2020), which can be found at Incarcerationlaw.com . In the episode, we discuss prisoners rights in the time of COVID and Professor Schlanger's recent article in...

In this episode, we speak with NYU Law School Sudler Family Professor of Constitutional Law, Richard Pildes. We discuss the relationship between the courts and election law, mail-in-voting, and the importance of voting in person. We also speak about the importance for young people to be poll workers. If you are interested in becoming a poll worker, check out the American Bar Organization's we...

In this episode, we speak with Professor Joe Mathewson from Northwestern University about press freedom and the relationship between the Supreme Court and the press. Professor Mathewson is a former Supreme Court correspondent for The Wall Street Journal and a lawyer in Chicago. He is also the author of several books including, “The Supreme Court and the Press: The Indispensable Conflict” and “Up A...

In this episode we speak to Anna Ivey, the founder of Ivey consulting and a former Dean of Admissions at the University of Chicago Law School. She is also the author of The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions. We discuss common application mistakes and how to make your law school application stand out.

In this episode, we spoke with Professor Saikrishna Prakash, a James Monroe Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia Law School. He is the author of Imperial from the Beginning: the Constitution of the Original Executive and The Living Presidency: An Originalist Argument Against its Ever-Expanding Powers. Here is the link to check out The Living Presidency on Amazon : https://w...

In this episode we spoke with Jon Denning, Vice President of PowerScore test preparation. We talked about how to start your LSAT journey, tips for the week before you test, and PowerScore resources To learn more about PowerScore, check out their website: https://www.powerscore.com and follow them on Twitter @PowerScore.

In this episode, we speak with Konstanty Gebert, an international reporter and columnist for Gazeta Wyborcza. We discuss the Law and Justice Party (PiS) in Poland and changes they have made to the judicial system. We also speak about the influence of the media, the European Union, and the church on PiS policy and public opinion. 

In this episode, we speak to attorney Andrea Lewis. Andrea Lewis is a a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and permanent staff member at the Northwestern Center on Wrongful Convictions. In this episode, we discuss the causes of wrongful conviction, the effects on exonerated people, and a few of the reforms needed to repair the system.

In this episode, we speak to Paul Prestia. Mr. Prestia is a civil rights and criminal defense attorney from New York. He is most recognized for his work in exposing the shortcomings of the criminal justice system and Rikers Island jail during his representation of Kalief Browder. We discuss Kalief's story, the Black Lives Matter protests, and the rights of defendants in the United States just...

In this episode, we speak about immigration law in the United States with Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, a Samuel Weiss Faculty Scholar, Clinical Professor of Law, and Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn State Law in University Park. We discuss the recent Supreme Court cases surrounding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and expedited removal. We also examine...

In the episode, we speak with Samuel Ide, a Director in the China Practice at the Albright Stonebridge Group. We discuss how China's recent Hong Kong legislation and relations with the United States impact businesses practicing in Asia and how COVID-19 has changed approaches to international affairs.

In this episode, we speak to Professor Timothy Zick. Professor Zick is an expert in constitutional law with a specialization in the first amendment. He is also a professor of Government and Citizenship at William & Mary Law School. We discuss the first amendment as it applies to protests, the internet, and hate speech.

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...