As this is a developing situation, please work with us by sharing information relating to the status of your chapter and your school to info@pad.org. We encourage all members to act according to guidance from the CDC, public health agencies, your schools, and the most up-to-date information available.

We know these closures and cancellations will lead to changes for you and your members. Phi Alpha Delta’s goal is always to keep everyone safe and healthy. Regardless of your school’s status, your membership is still for life once you reach the law school level. We understand that this is an unusual situation and we are here to provide support however possible.

Phi Alpha Delta chapters may hold initiations and events in-person as they are following local/university guidelines and the latest CDC recommendations.

If your chapter will be continuing virtual activities, you can consider hosting chapter or Executive Board meetings using the following services: Zoom; Google Hangouts; Skype; WebEx; FreeConferenceCall.com; Slack; TWEN; or any school-sponsored student portal.

Click here for a virtual event ideas and advice. This page includes information on elections, officer transitions, initiation ceremonies, and general chapter events.

Initiation ceremonies may be hosted in-person if it is allowed by your local/university guidelines. If needed, chapters should make special preparations to allow for social distancing, masks, and cleaning.

You and your chapter can also conduct a virtual initiation by phone, social media, or streaming service such as Zoom, Skype, etc. Conduct your initiation ceremony virtually using the guides below, which include an amended version of the Initiation Ritual more suitable for the virtual format. Please use these materials in conjunction with the Ritual Handbook when planning your ceremony.

Virtual Guidelines for Pre-Law Chapter Initiation Ceremonies

Pre-Law Book of the Ritual

Virtual Guidelines for Law or Alumni Chapter Initiation Ceremonies

Law Chapter Book of the Ritual

Please keep the Executive Office updated on the status of your initiation ceremonies by emailing membership@pad.org.

Normally, chapters will hold elections during the spring semester. Consider holding online elections through SurveyMonkey or your school’s online portal. Contact info@pad.org if you would like assistance setting this up.

Contact info@pad.org if you would like assistance setting this up.

Click here to submit new Law Chapter officer roster.

Click here to submit new Pre-Law Chapter officer roster.

For more information on completing online elections and officer transitions, check out our brief instructional videos here:

Click for Law Chapter video.

Click for Pre-Law Chapter video.

You can receive new member materials in two ways:.

Individual Mailings: If your school is operating virtually, new members can request their materials be shipped individually for a service fee of $10 per-person. Please follow this link: www.PAD.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=17696499 to pay your fee.

Safe Chapter Distribution: **If your school is fully open on campus, and you can safely distribute initiation materials to new members, you may request the new member materials for your chapter by by completing the chapter member materials request form.
**For the safety of our members, Phi Alpha Delta chapters are to hold initiations and events virtually.

If you have any questions, or need to request direct shipment, please contact Director of Membership Katie Gibbs at katie@pad.org.

• Please refer to the CDC’s website for official updates and recommendations: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
• If you are sick, please stay home and rest.
• If you have symptoms that include fever, cough, or shortness of breath, and are unsure if you need medical attention, please contact your personal health provider.
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and/or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Members with underlying health conditions, who take medicines that suppress their immune system, are 65 or older, or who have other risk factors, and who have cold or flu symptoms should consult with their health provider immediately.

We will continue to inform members immediately as national events change to a virtual format. The health and safety of our members is our utmost concern.

2021 Event Statuses:

• 2021 Leadership Summit: Virtual
• 2021 Pre-Law Conference: Virtual
• 2022 Law School Mock Trial Competition: In-Person

If you have any additional questions not referenced here, or if there is anything the Executive Office can do to assist you, please feel free to contact us at (410) 347-3118 or by emailing info@pad.org.

• Law or Alumni Chapter Inquiries: Katie Gibbs, katie@pad.org
• Pre-Law Chapter Inquiries: prelaw@pad.org
• Membership or Initiation Materials Inquiries: Katie Gibbs, katie@pad.org