Student Organizations and Publications

At the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, your legal education goes beyond the classroom. Student organizations and publications offer vibrant, hands-on opportunities to build leadership skills, explore your passions, and connect with the legal community—on campus and beyond.

Brandeis School of Law offers a wide range of student organizations where you can advocate, collaborate, write, lead, and serve. Whether you're drawn to trial advocacy, social justice, affinity-based networking, or exploring a particular area of law, you'll find a community ready to support and inspire you.

These student-led groups regularly host guest speakers, organize panels and events, and partner with practicing attorneys and faculty mentors to create real-world impact. Brandeis Law also supports several highly respected student publications, where students sharpen their research and legal writing skills while contributing to scholarly and policy-driven conversations.

Explore the full list of our student organizations and publications below—and discover how you can shape your law school experience, build lasting relationships, and prepare for a career grounded in purpose and service.

Student Organizations

Brandeis Law students lead and participate in a wide range of organizations—reflecting diverse political views, professional interests, identity-based communities, and legal specialties. These groups are open to all students and offer opportunities to build community, host events, and engage in advocacy.

1st Generation Peer Mentor Connection

Advocacy Society

American Civil Liberties Union

American Constitution Society

Appalachian Law Caucus

Black Law Students Association

Business Law Society

Christian Legal Society

Disability Allied Law Students Association

Environmental, Animal, and Land Society 

Federalist Society

Honor Council

If/When/How

International Law Society

Labor & Employment Law Society

Lambda Law Caucus

Latinx Law Student Association

National Lawyer's Guild

Parents Attending Law School

Sports & Entertainment Law Society

Student Affairs Task Force

Student Bar Association

Student Bar Foundation

Student Health Law Association

Technology Law Society

UofL Law Review

Veterans Advocacy Organization

Women's Law Caucus

To explore all UofL student organizations and get involved, visit louisville.campuslabs.com/engage/organizations

Student Publications

Students interested in legal scholarship, policy writing, and editorial work have the opportunity to contribute to one of Brandeis Law’s student-run publications. These journals provide a platform for rigorous academic research and practical legal commentary—while building writing, editing, and citation skills essential to legal practice.

Journal of Animal and Environmental Law

The Journal of Animal and Environmental Law (JAEL) is a student run and peer-reviewed online publication focused on presenting multidisciplinary perspectives on animal and environmental issues.

University of Louisville Law Review

Founded in 1961, the University of Louisville Law Review is the principal publication of the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville.

Get Involved

Whether you join an existing organization or start your own, your involvement helps shape the Brandeis Law experience. Students interested in registering new organizations, applying for funding, or planning events can contact the Office of Student Affairs for guidance and support.