We have the capacity to be even more Relevant.

Because we will have a complete staff of 50 members, we have the capacity to activate our 3L staffers.

Through the creation of an Outreach Chair, we can address the need to solidify our presence on campus and in the legal community without diverting the attention and resources of our current E-Board members.

We are Relevant on HUSL’s campus.

  • Orientation

    From their very first interactions with HUSL, students will know about the Journal. Members of HLJ will be visible and present at orientation through tabling, paneling, and as House Leaders.

  • Monthly Panels

    HLJ will organize monthly panel discussions featuring journal members presenting their research alongside faculty experts. These panels will be open to all Howard students to bridge disciplines and spark cross-campus dialogue on pressing legal issues, particularly on issues affecting students directly.

  • Physical Presence

    We are the image of excellency and should be so around campus. This will be accomplished by creating a strong physical presence on campus through involvement and activation of all members in various activities and support of other organizations.

We are Relevant in the greater legal community.

  • Social Media Presence

    A 3L Social Media Chair will be responsible for updating our Instagram, X, and LinkedIn Pages. This way, alumni will feel comfortable and encouraged to add the Journal to their experiences on LinkedIn.

  • Revive the Legislative Tracking Initiative

    Monitor local DC legislation affecting our community. Publish regular briefings in accessible language explaining potential impacts on our community and offering balanced analysis of policy proposals.

  • Physical Presence

    We are the image of excellency and should be so around campus. This will be accomplished by creating a strong physical presence on campus through involvement and activation of all members in various activities and support of other organizations.

  • Accessible Legal Literacy Materials

    Create infographics, short videos, and plain-language guides explaining important legal concepts relevant to our community, from housing rights to intellectual property in academic work. Distribute these across digital spaces.

  • Alumni Relations

    Develop a series or other opportunities bringing graduates back to campus to discuss how their journal experience shaped their legal careers. Use these connections to build mentorship networks and fundraising opportunities.

  • United Symposium

    Partner with law journals at other HBCUs and DC-area universities for joint symposia addressing regional legal challenges. This positions Howard Law Journal within broader academic networks while maintaining its distinctive perspective.