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PAD

Phi Alpha Delta is the world's largest co-ed law fraternity for pre-law students and GMU's only student run pre-law organization. The fundamental objective of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law is to assist undergraduate students in making an informed choice in selecting law as a career, deciding which law school to attend, and preparing for the rigors of law school. As a student run organization, our activities and events depend greatly on the interests of our members. We have had professionals from the law field, law students, and directors of admission as guest speakers, to name a few. Phi Alpha Delta is an opportunity to learn more about law as a profession, law schools, the law school admission process, and preparing for the LSAT. We hold regular membership meetings and host several educational events on and off campus. Our most recent events include a law school fair and a LSAT test prep panel. Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) is always looking for new members and always available for any questions you may have.

Executive Board 2017-2018

Faculty Advisor: Laura Walker, J.D.

President: Jaclyn Jones

Vice President: Bailey Brumfield

Treasurer: Sergio Bernal

Secretary: Norma Canas

Webmaster: Sergio Bernal

Fundraising Chair: Madelyn Donnelly

Membership Chair: Courtney Boone


The George Mason Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta was established in 1992.

Mission: Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International is a professional law fraternity advancing integrity, compassion and courage through service to the student, the school, the profession and the community.

Vision: We are the preeminent law fraternity promoting the bonds of fraternalism and we are the leader in the development and advancement of professional ideals.

Core Values: Bound together by tradition and our common interest in the law, we share these core values: Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Professionalism, Service, Diversity, and Innovation. Declaration of Purpose: The purpose of this Fraternity shall be to form a strong bond uniting students and teachers of the law with members of the Bench and Bar in a fraternal fellowship designed to advance the ideals of liberty and equal justice under law; to stimulate excellence in scholarship; to inspire the virtues of compassion and courage; to foster integrity and professional competence; to promote the welfare of its members; and to encourage their moral, intellectual, and cultural advancement; so that each member may enjoy a lifetime of honorable professional and public service.

(Excerpted from padcommunity.org)

Join Us

PAD

Fall 2017 Open Enrollment
(Application instructions below.)

Please review our membership requirements:

  • Must be an undergraduate student in good academic standing at GMU.
  • Chapter Dues of $20 per semester or $40 for the year
  • National Initiation Dues of $100 ($125 beginning January 1st 2018) to PAD, International (one time fee)

  • Why join?
  • Networking opportunities
  • Only law fraternity with a pre-law program
  • Pre-law senior to 1L transition
  • Make an informed choice about law school
  • Numerous discounts from PAD International
  • Discounts on LSAT prep courses

  • APPLY!

    1. Fill out our online chapter application HERE.
    2. Pay chapter dues. (Recurring fee)
    3. Fill out online International application HERE.
    4. Pay International dues. (One time fee)

    • Click on "Click Here To Join Online".
    • Choose Pre-Law Student.
    • Fill out the application and hit submit.
    • You will be prompted to create a login name and password.
    • Then you have the choice to pay the $100 initiation fee online by credit card or by mailing a check to International.
    • If you are paying online, please click on Pre-Law Initiation Fee and make your payment.
    • If you need assistance with dues, please contact us at padmason@gmail.com. We do not want cost to be an issue for prospective members!



    Submit dues by cash or check (details below).



    Cash: Please give cash dues to an e-board member, or bring it to our next meeting.
    Check: Please bring check dues to our next meeting, reach out to an e-board member, or place them in the PAD mailbox in the SPGIA Office (Robinson A, Room 201).
    Please make checks out to "Phi Alpha Delta - GMU".
    PLEASE NOTE: Send us an email at padmason@gmail.com when you drop off your dues. This will ensure that your dues are picked up and deposited in a timely manner.

    If you are on a semester abroad, please mail a check to:

    ATTN: Phi Alpha Delta
    Department of Public and International Affairs
    4400 University Drive, MSN 3F4
    Fairfax, VA 22030

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