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About this Journal

The UMass Undergraduate Law Review Journal (UULRJ) is a journal for undergraduates, by undergraduates. It is a joint sub-committee between the Pre-Law Club and the Legal Studies Undergraduate Board (LSUB). We hope that through this journal, students will have a place where they can express their opinions and spread information on legal topics of their choosing.


Your support is greatly appreciated. You can find our current issue below! 

Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026

This is the second official issue of the UMass Undergraduate Law Review Journal. A law journal for undergraduates, by undergraduates. Our publication showcases a wide range of topics that matter to the UMass community. 

We want to thank all of the students who submitted articles for their hard work, dedication, and thoughtful scholarship. We also extend our sincere gratitude to Professor McCarthy for her guidance and oversight throughout the process. We hope you enjoy this issue!

 

The UULRJ Editorial Team

Charlotte Lucas, Morgan LaValley, Lara Gutierrez, Natalie Beckman

 

Editors: Charlotte Lucas (Cheif Editor), Morgan LaValley (Chief Editor), Lara Gutierrez (Assistant Editor), Natalie Beckman (Assistant Editor)

Articles


From May Issue to Historical Traditions: The State of the Second Amendment in Post-Bruen America

Callan Wardwell

2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026

Reforming American Policing Practices: Traffic Stops  

Somya Gulati

2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026

Home Court Advantage: Marijuana Establishments' Uphill Battle with Massachusetts’ Towns

Ethan Feldman

2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026

No Sleep for The Weary: The Increasing Ban of Encampments and the Criminalization of Homelessness    

Isabella Rwakabuba

2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026

K.G.M v. Meta et al & Corporate Liability for the Negative Effects of Social Media

Siddharth Ramesh

2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026

Sentencing the Famous: Do Celebrities Have It Easier In Criminal Sentencings Than Non-Celebrities?

Caleb Jonathan Cruzado

2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026

Case Review of Louisiana v. Callais

Valerie Zheng

2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026

(Predicting) The Future of Prediction Markets

Delaney Staab

2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026

Evolving Standards of Decency: Intellectual Disability and the Death Penalty

Isabel Tobey

2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026

The Evidence Left Behind: Unfinished Justice Behind Rape Kits

Hailey Higgins-Figueroa

2026-05-19 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026