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The leading interdisciplinary journal at the University of Southern California

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The University of Southern California Journal of Law and Society is a student-run, interdisciplinary Journal that promotes outstanding undergraduate scholarship. The Journal provides an online forum to publish exceptional undergraduate papers by students at the University of Southern California and around the world. The Journal seeks to publish papers from a wide range of disciplines that reflect diverse viewpoints. Guided by top faculty members at the University of Southern California, undergraduate students ensure that each paper undergoes a rigorous editing process and is of the highest quality. The USC Journal of Law and Society strives to promote greater awareness and understanding of the legal field and aims to become the preeminent journal of its kind.

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Editor-in-Chief: Jerry Li

The Spring 2026 publication of the Journal welcomed Jerry Li as Editor-in-Chief. This edition featured authors from University of Florida, Georgetown University, and our very own University of Southern California. They bring perspectives on topics ranging from affirmative action in higher education to U.S. power under international law.

Authors: Aurora Lai, Maya Volaitis, Iris Fan, Emma Ibrahim, and Alexia Shafran

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Email:​ jlawsoc@usc.edu

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