Phi Alpha Delta
Welcome to the homepage of Pepperdine's Shepherd Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta, Law Fraternity International.
Phi Alpha Delta is the largest legal fraternity in the world. Approximately 1 out of 6 licensed attorneys are members of Phi Alpha Delta.
2007-2008 Leaders
Justice: Sahar Sarshad
Faculty Advisor: Steve Schultz
Mission Statement
P.A.D. 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.
P.A.D. Motto
"Service to the Student, the School, the Profession and the Community"
Membership
Applications can be found on the board across from the student mailboxes in the law building. Please place completed applications in Box # 392.
Dues include a one time payment of $95. Out of this amount, $70 are national dues, and $25 are chapter dues. It is a lifetime membership and well worth this one time payment.
Benefits of Membership
- Great Networking Opportunities. One out of every six licensed attorneys in the United States is a member of Phi Alpha Delta. Many are more than willing to help out fellow members.
- Professor Specific Outlines: Phi Alpha Delta members have access to an outline bank containing professor specific outlines for most 1L classes as well as upper division required courses and electives.
- Charity Work: As the motto states, Phi Alpha Delta is dedicated to service to the community. This means involvement in charity benefits and activities.
- Meet Members from other local chapters in the area. Always a great way to meet other law students.
- Judges Night: Once a year, a benefit is held in Los Angeles to provide an opportunity for law students to meet and socialize with area judges. This is a great networking opportunity and is only available to members.
- Educational Workshops: This is a benefit for 1L's. Prior to the assignment of the open memo, Phi Alpha Delta hosts a workshop on legal writing for all members. This includes tips and helpful suggestions for memo success. Other workshops are also planned for the rest of the year.
- Many Other Benefits as well.