FIU Phi Alpha Delta Pre-law

Phi Alpha Delta Pre-law Fraternity, International

Welcome to the Florida International University Phi Alpha Delta Website! Phi Alpha Delta's purpose is to help you make an informed decision about law school. Many students interested in law school are unsure of what step to take next. Pre-law students often have questions and concerns which may go unanswered, but that's where Phi Alpha Delta steps in. PAD gives you the tools you need to be prepared as you make one of the most important decisions of your life, the decision to attend law school. But how exactly do we do that? First, we have numerous professional development events. These events, which include law school tours, courthouse tours, prominent speakers, law student panels, attorney dinners, etc., allow you to first hand experience the career which awaits you, or simply decide if that's the path for you. We also hold a variety of workshops, which include how to prepare for the LSAT, how to build a resume, when to begin the application process, and many more. Lastly, one of the most important tools PAD provides, are your brothers. Not only will you build friendships to last a lifetime, but in the process you will be surrounding yourself with people who share similar ambitions. PAD brothers continually provide support for each other sharing their experiences, advice, and tips on the entire law school application process. We encourage anyone interested in attending law school to consider becoming a part of Phi Alpha Delta. It's a decision you won't regret, you'll find out what it truly means to be a PAD!

Letter from the President

Welcome to our website! Phi Alpha Delta is proud to call itself the largest Pre-law fraternity at FIU. Our purpose is to help you make an informed decision about law school. Through the many professional development events PAD hosts, we wish to give you a better understanding of not only what you can expect in law school, but of the legal profession as a whole. Some students express concern over joining Phi Alpha Delta, citing the fact they are still not sure whether they wish to attend law school. However, those are the students who can most benefit from what we can provide. The path to law school can be very challenging and historically pre-law students are many times left to face these obstacles on their own. However, Phi Alpha Delta can provide the support and guidance you need, brought to you by your fellow peers. I myself came into PAD thinking I wanted to attend law school, and now thanks to this organization I will go into law school knowing that this is the path for me.

Sincerely,
Octavio Mella
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-law, International
President

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.

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.