Columbia University’s Black Pre-Law Journal

The Black Pre-Law Journal is a distinguished undergraduate law review journal committed to fostering discourse on law-related concepts and publishing undergraduate legal scholarship centered around critical matters within the Black community. The journal’s objective is to offer students a platform for reasoned discussions addressing legal, economic, and social complexities that impact the most marginalized voices in society.

Interested in submitting your work to the journal?

The Spring 2026 deadline for submissions is February 28, 2026, by 11:59 PM ET. To acknowledge the diverse academic journeys that undergraduates may embark on when exploring the study of law, we eagerly invite submissions of research articles, senior theses, and essays that encompass a broad spectrum of subjects and perspectives within the realm of law concerning the Black/African-American community. Regardless of their major, academic path, or background, undergraduate students are encouraged to submit their work. The journal is open to all!

Click here for more information on submitting your work.