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Resources for P.A.D. Pre-Law Chapter Officers
Being selected by your brothers and sisters to lead your chapter is an exciting honor that comes with many responsibilities. To assist you with these responsibilities, the Executive Office has published a variety of resources, guides, and handbooks for chapter officers. This page includes the most commonly used documents and links that will help you as you lead your chapter. Additional information, resources, and policy documents may be found on the Resources and Policies page. If you ever have any questions about the information on this page, need assistance with chapter operations, or need anything else, contact the Executive Office. We are here to help! Recruitment and Membership All students are encouraged to submit their P.A.D. membership application online. This is the fastest and most secure way to submit information (and environmentally friendly). The P.A.D. website automatically sends a confirmation email to a member when their application is received online (as well as receipts for payments made). Online applications take 1-2 business days for approval. Online ApplicationMembership records are kept and maintained solely at the Executive Office. Please complete this form if you need to access your chapter’s membership roster, including paid and unpaid members. Complete FormP.A.D. now offers virtual recruitment resources. The following includes virtual flyers, the P.A.D. brochure, social media images and videos, and more for your chapter’s use during recruitment. View ResourcesRecruitment boxes are mailed to Chapter Officers in August and January of each year. Complete the request form below if you need paper recruitment materials. Please note that P.A.D. is offering virtual recruitment resources for the 2020-2021 academic year in conjunction with many schools operating remotely and virtually. Please click here to view virtual recruitment materials. Complete FormIf your school is fully open on campus, and you can safely distribute initiation materials to new members, you can request the new member materials for your chapter by completing the form below. Complete FormPre-Law Alumni (students who were members of a P.A.D. Pre-Law Chapter) can join a law chapter at a discounted rate. These graduated students only need to submit a form online to transition their membership from pre-law to law instead of submitting a new law chapter membership application. Follow the link below for the form and discount information. Graduation & Senior TransitionIf a student decides to transfer from one academic institution to another, their P.A.D. membership transfers with them. These students do not need to pay any international fees or be re-initiated, but they must be reported to the EO via the Transfer of Membership Form to ensure records are properly updated. Transfer FormThe Executive Office offers payment plans for the $125.00 Pre-Law Initiation Fee. A payment plan can be requested through the form below: Pre-Law Payment Plan Form P.A.D. Fee StructureOperating Guides The New Officer Resource Guide is a short, quick-reference Guide for new chapter officers. Use this when you hold elections and during your officer transition meeting. Download New Officer Resource GuideThis guide is a detailed, how-to manual for running a pre-law chapter of P.A.D. Each chapter officer should have a copy of the guide on hand for reference. The guide includes detailed information on important deadlines, recruitment tips, programming requirements, a list of example events, how to conduct elections and officer transitions, and best practices. Download Pre-Law Chapter Operations GuideUse the Model Bylaws as a template to craft bylaws for your chapter. If you edit the Model Bylaws or create your own bylaws, they need to be submitted to the Executive Office for review and filing at least once a year. Download Pre-Law Chapter Model By-LawsUse the Ritual Handbook to plan initiation and other chapter ceremonies. The Ritual Handbook includes information on how to set up for initiation, the script for initiation, and more. Download Pre-Law Ritual Handbook Download Virtual Ceremony GuidelinesThis video, presented by Director of Operations & Membership Katie Gibbs, provides a "Crash Course" in Phi Alpha Delta Law Chapter Operations . Download Session PDF Watch VideoThis guide is included in all chapter recruitment boxes and features the best tips for recruitment and a basic “how-to” of P.A.D. membership. The Executive Office will provide a box of free recruitment materials each semester to assist chapters with their recruitment goals. Download Recruitment GuideThe Reactivation & Charter Guide is a comprehensive manual for establishing or reactivating P.A.D. Pre-Law chapters. Click here to download the Reactivation & Charter Guide. Complete FormEach P.A.D. chapter has insurance coverage through the P.A.D. Executive Office. It is important that every chapter do what it can to not only reduce liability for the Fraternity but also for the chapter and its officers. Consult the Phi Alpha Delta Insurance Manual for exact procedures and best practices. Download Insurance ManualThis guide is a comprehensive resource that includes tips for planning fundraisers, different types of fundraising events and printable worksheets to use while planning. Download Fundraising GuideQuick Links Visit the awards page to view past winners and download the current applications. Applications are received on a rolling basis but are due by the first Monday in June at the latest. P.A.D. AwardsVisit this page for the most up to date information on the annual Pre-Law Conference, Pre-Law Mock Trial Competition and Law Expo. P.A.D. Pre-Law ConferenceVisit this page for the most up to date list of discounts and benefits you receive as a P.A.D. member. Some of our member benefit partners will visit your chapter free of charge to provide information and resources. These visits often fulfill programming requirements. Member BenefitsThe following is our online incident report form where you can choose to submit an anonymous complaint. To complete a thorough investigation of your report, please be as detailed as possible. If this is an emergency, please contact the Executive Director at 410-347-3118. Complaints Process Report an IncidentCheck out resources, advice, and FAQ for virtual chapter operations. Virtual ResourcesThe Fraternity Policy Manual is P.A.D.’s governing document. Visit this page for the full Policy Manual and additional policy information. Fraternity Policy ManualClick the button below to view and download a copy of the P.A.D. International By-Laws. P.A.D. International By-LawsMore Information Coming Soon Click the button below submit any changes to your officer roster. Update Officer RosterImportant Dates and Deadlines
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10/25/2025
Los Angeles LSAC Law School Forum
10/27/2025
International Executive Board Meeting
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