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Applications are accepted throughout the semester, but the deadline for induction this semester is Nov. 1. Those who apply after this date will be inducted next semester.

Local dues are $30 and national dues are $70.

One of the biggest questions facing prospective members is "Why should I join?"
Membership in Phi Alpha Delta has several benefits:

Local Benefits

  • Admission into all meetings and events. Some of the meetings and events include mock law classes at KU Law School, exclusive lectures by top attorneys and judges in the state and country, practice LSATs, and much more.
  • Ability to be selected for executive board and chair positions
  • Eligible to go to conference
  • KU's Phi Alpha Delta and The Princeton Review have teamed up to offer PAD members a special deal. All PAD members receive $100 off on a Princeton Review LSAT prep course.
  • And MORE!

National Benefits

  • The PAD Network:
    • Membership in a PAD Pre-Law chapter opens up a wealth of opportunities to develop contacts with PAD law students, legal educators, attorneys, and judges. The contacts you are able to develop as a PAD Pre-Law member will be invaluable not only as an undergraduate student but throughout your career whether or not you ultimately choose the legal profession.

  • Professional Programs:
    • PAD Pre-Law Chapters sponsor educational programs such as lectures, panels, and discussions designed to provide insight and suggestions on all aspects of the legal profession.

  • PAD Pre-Law Manual:
    • Law School . . . Look Before You Leap - PAD Pre-Law members receive a Pre-Law manual produced by Phi Alpha Delta and designed to expose PAD Pre-Law members to educational materials currently available from various publisher and organization relating to law schools, the admissions process, funding your legal education, and careers in the law. The streamlined digest of materials will save PAD Pre-Law students hours researching law school information.

  • Reporter Subscription:
    • PAD Pre-Law members receive a free subscription to the PAD published Reporter. The Reporter is published quarterly and designed for PAD members and updates on programs being sponsored by PAD chapters throughout the United States.

  • PAD Pre-Law Pin:
    • PAD Pre-Law members receive the PAD Pre-Law pin specifically designed for our Pre-Law members.

  • PAD Pre-Law Membership Card:
    • Distinguishes you as a PAD Pre-Law members and entitles you to worldwide car rental discounts with Hertz, Avis and National.

  • PAD LSAT Course Discounts:
    • On a national level PAD has negotiated significant LSAT Preparation Course discounts for PAD Pre-Law members through various LSAT Preparation Companies.

  • PAD MasterCard:
    • PAD Pre-Law students are eligible to apply for the PAD MasterCard used by PAD's worldwide.

  • PAD Pre-Law Discount:
    • PAD Pre-Law members receive a $10 discount on their initiation fee upon joining a PAD Law School Chapter.

  • Law School Contacts:
    • PAD assists graduating PAD Pre-Law seniors in their transition to law school by providing them with names, addresses, and phone numbers of the PAD Law School Chapter offices at the law school they will attend.

  • Informed Decision Making:
    • One of the PAD Pre-Law programs benefits is that PAD Pre-Law members receive a wealth of information so that when it comes time to decide whether or not to pursue a career in the field of law, that decision can be an informed and responsible one.

"How do I join Phi Alpha Delta?"
Phi Alpha Delta like any other fraternity requires a pledging period for new members to become initiated. The pledging period consists of a required attendance at a set of meetings, philanthropy events, social events and a small fee to pay for your activities and national dues. There is no hazing in Phi Alpha Delta, just a steadfast commitment to make yourself a better person and help us help others with that same ideal.

Applications are available both on this website and the national Phi Alpha Delta website. These may be filled out and turned in at 126 Strong Hall at any time. Note that once your application is received and membership fees are paid you may immediately gain access to members-only meetings.

The Top Ten Facts to know about PAD:

  1. Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity is a service organization of Phi Alpha Delta Law and was started in 1981.
  2. Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity was first chartered at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.
  3. There are 149 chapters of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity throughout the Unites States and Puerto Rico.
  4. There are 180 chapters of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity at ABA approved law schools throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico.
  5. The ideals that Phi Alpha Delta is founded on are Integrity, Courage, Compassion and Professional Service and our motto is "Service to the student, to the school, to the profession and to the community."
  6. Our Chapter at the University of Kansas was foudned May 4, 2003 with over 20 members.
  7. Phi Alpha Delta connotes the phrase "Philos Adelphos Dikaios," which means "Justice is a dear brother" or "Love of Humanity and Justice for All."
  8. Symbols on our coat of arms represent:
    Book of Law: immortal and undying spirit which is in truth the Law - to which all precedents must bow and conform.
    Lamp of Learning: only through great industry and application will true learning be acquired.
    Scales of Justice: impartiality of the Rule of Law which gives to every individual true justice, without favor or distinction.
    Scroll: (has the name of our fraternity) fraternal bond which unites us into a cohesive force for the advancement of the legal profession and of our fraternity.
  9. Our colors are purple and gold.
  10. Almost one in six attorneys in the United States is a member of Phi Alpha Delta.

If you have any further questions about the fraternity of the pledging process feel free to send us an email at padukans@yahoo.com. We will answer your questions as quickly as possible. If you are interested in joining send us an email to the above address with your name, a short personal background and contact information.