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 organization at FIU. Our purpose is to help you make an informed decision about law school. Through a wide variety of professional development events, Phi Alpha Delta not only gives students a better understanding of the law school admissions process and what to expect when they get to law school, but an insight into the legal profession as a whole. Some students are hesitant about joining this organization, and do not even know if they want to even attend law school in the future. These are the students who sometimes end up benefitting the most from PAD. The path to law school can be challenging and historically pre-law students face these challenges on their own. However, Phi Alpha Delta can provide the support and clarity you need when faced with these obstacles. When I came to PAD I was filled with the feeling of uncertainty of whether I should attend law school, and now, thanks to this organization made up of my peers and future colleagues, I am certain that law school is the right choice for me.

Sincerely,
Daniel Villavisanis
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.