The Texas A&M Undergraduate Journal of Law & Society (TAMUJLS) is an undergraduate academic journal that publishes undergraduate research in the areas of the law, public policy, and government. It is open to all undergraduate students at Texas A&M, regardless of major. Any undergraduate may submit an article or apply to join the TAMUJLS editorial board provided they meet the stipulated requirements.

Only recent graduates (within a year of their undergraduate graduation) may submit articles for consideration. For example, a student who graduated in fall 2023 would be eligible to submit until the end of the fall 2024 semester. Likewise, a student who graduated in spring 2023 would be eligible to submit until the end of the spring 2024 semester. After that period has ended, graduates are no longer eligible to submit to TAMUJLS. Recent graduates may not submit work produced after they have graduated from Texas A&M.

You are allowed to submit to TAMUJLS only once per year/per volume. You may submit again the following year for the subsequent volume.

Yes, co-authored submissions are accepted. Only one author needs to make a submission and note the other authors in the corresponding part of the submission form. Questions about co-authorship and copyright policies can be directed to the University Libraries’ Copyright Librarian: http://tamu.libguides.com/copyright

Yes, submissions require the approval of the faculty member at Texas A&M who oversaw the production of the manuscript. If the manuscript was produced in a class, the faculty member who taught the class would have to approve it. If the manuscript was produced as part of a research project, the faculty advisor who oversaw the project would have to approve it. Prospective authors should consult faculty advisors prior to submitting. All articles are subject to final approval by TAMUJLS and the Office of Undergraduate Research.

TAMUJLS strives to publish exceptional pieces of undergraduate research and writing in the field of law, government, and public policy. Submissions which make an innovative and insightful argument, backed up with original research, have the best chance of being accepted.

TAMUJLS is published annually in the spring.

Email tamujls@tamu.edu to find out how to get in touch with a TAMUJLS author.

Email us at tamujls@tamu.edu or tamujls.editor@gmail.com

Publication in TAMUJLS guarantees the Office of Undergraduate Research (UGR) and Texas A&M University a royalty-free, non-exclusive license to archive and make publicly accessible the work in whole or in part in all forms of media. UGR and Texas A&M University also reserve the right to display, publish, use, separately or as a collective work, and to distribute the work. Authors retain ownership of their work and the ability to publish their work, either as is or revised, elsewhere.

FERPA: To the extent the work is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g). Authors consent to the disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Authors retain all other ownership rights to the copyright of the work. Authors also retain the right to use in future works (such as articles or books) all or part of the work.

The University Writing Center can help with abstracts and articles. You can make appointments to talk to a writing consultant.

Once your article has been accepted, you may have specific questions about requested revisions. You can also speak to a TAMUJLS Board member or staff advisor by emailing tamujls@tamu.edu or tamujls.editor@gmail.com.