Why Join Phi Alpha Delta?
Phi Alpha Delta is a one of a kind fraternity. We are the only national fraternity that has both pre-law and law chapters. After joining Phi Alpha Delta, you are a member for life, and can transfer your membership to whichever law school you attend. Phi Alpha Delta also provides valuable networking tools. One of the best ways to advance in any profession is getting to know those within the profession. Phi Alpha Delta fosters the relationships between undergrads interested in law, law students studying law, and lawyers practicing law. Phi Alpha Delta will provide you with a greater understanding and respect of the legal community.
How Much Does It Cost?
Joining Phi Alpha Delta costs $140. That is a one time national fee of $100 and our local chapter fee of $40 per semester. Once the national fee is paid you become a lifetime member and receive all the benefits of being a Phi Alpha Delta Member. For example we receive discounts on LSAT prep courses. The local chapter fee helps to fund our meetings and events. Check the calendar for national and local fee deadlines.
So, You're Interested?
Every semester Phi Alpha Delta has a new member application process. During that time we welcome anyone interested to apply. After the application due date, new members will be notified within one week via-email.
Four things are necessary to your application:
- National PAD Application [PDF]
- LSU PAD Application [PDF]
- Transcript
- Resume
During the application process, applications, dues, transcripts and resumes must be put into an envelope and can then be turned in at any of our meetings, or they can be dropped off in our box located in the Political Science Department, 240 Stubbs Hall.
Please pay the $140 member fee with a check or money order. Make sure the $100 National Fee and $40 Chapter Fee is paid with separate checks / money orders written out to Phi Alpha Delta.
How Does Initiation Work?
To be initiated in Phi Alpha Delta at LSU, you must be an active member. Being an active member means attending every event possible. It is important that you come to meetings and events to meet fellow members and enjoy the benefits Phi Alpha Delta has to offer. Point are given to initiates who attend all events and the initiate(s) with the most points at the end of the semester will receive an award and a fee waiver for the next semester.
One point is given for each meeting or event attended.
Are There Benefits to Membership?
When you joing P.A.D., you are becoming a member of the leading Law Fraternity in the world. Listed below are some of the benefits you will receive with your membership:
- Important networking opportunities with law students, educators, attorneys and judges
- PAD Pre-Law Pin designated fraternity membership
- PAD MasterCard used by our members worldwide
- A Pre-Law Discount on membership with you joing a PAD Law School Chapter
- Senior Transition Program which provides members with information as well as PAD law student contacts at their future law school
- Pre-Law Membership Card which entitles members to worldwide car rental discounts with Hertz, Avis and National
- LSAT Prepartion Course discounts with various national companies, including the Princeton Review
- Access to valuable information, so your decision about law school is informed and responsible
- Annual Pre-Law Conference, Mock-Trial and Law School Expo featuring first-rate speakers
- Student Loan Consolidation Program from members only
