The Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy offers members the opportunity to engage with a variety of important policy issues while helping students hone their writing and editing skills. However, as we are a student-run periodical, our Journal’s existence is contingent on talented students like you joining our team.

Each year, a select group of about twenty-five to thirty rising second-year students at the Notre Dame Law School are invited to become members.  First-year members write an article of intellectual and moral significance for publication by the Journal on a topic of their choosing.  The members also edit articles and assist with production work associated with the Journal.  Second-year members assume editorial positions on the Journal and leadership responsibilities in its operation. The Journal extends offers to students based on their Writing Competition results (editing assignment and a Note), GPA, and a short personal statement. We meticulously select students who are in equal parts academically accomplished and morally principled.

First-year students will receive more information on the entire Notre Dame Law School journal selection process and on the Writing Competition during their second semester. We invite you to connect with our team for more information.