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How to Join Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International

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JOIN ONLINE: Click here to submit a Law or Pre-Law Membership application online.

JOIN BY MAIL/FAX: The following applications can be downloaded and then printed and mailed or faxed to the Executive Office:

Once you fill out your application, please send your application and membership fee to the Executive Office.

Eligibility for membership shall be as follows:

Law School Member
Any person who is in attendance and in good standing at any law school where a chapter of this Fraternity is chartered.

Alumni Member
Any person who has been licensed to practice law in, and is in good standing with, any jurisdiction recognized by the International Chapter or by the International Executive Board; any graduate of any law school where a chapter of this fraternity may be chartered, or any duly initiated law school member upon their departure from law school who is not the subject of any disciplinary proceedings resulting in temporary or permanent cessation or denial of his or her license to practice law; and any judge who qualified in any of the preceding categories prior to becoming a judge.

Honorary Member
Any person who has attained unusual distinction in the legal profession or in the field of law at least a statewide basis shall be eligible for honorary membership. The term “field of law” shall embrace any person elected or appointed to a legislature or engaged in the execution, administration, or enforcement of the law, whether or not such person is a member of the legal profession.

Pre-Law Member
Any member of the administration, faculty or any student in good standing at any institution of higher learning where a Pre-Law Chapter of this Fraternity is chartered.