To be eligible to apply, you must have all of the following qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a student and in good standing at your school
• A current and paid member of Phi Alpha Delta 
• A current and paid member of the Society of Scholars

Visit www.pad.org/SOSscholarship for more information and to apply!

Not a member of the Society of Scholars? Visit www.PAD.org/SocietyOfScholars for more information on joining today!

Join P.A.D. for the next installment of the P.A.D. Speaker Series focusing on military law! In this presentation, members will hear from Eric S. Montalvo, Founding Partner of the Federal Practice Group, on his practice in the realm of military law and what it’s like to practice in the military appellate courts. Eric will share stories of his interesting cases/clients and touch on different areas of military law, while also focusing on important issues like balancing military service with a legal career and mental health issues impacting service members. 

This is a free presentation for P.A.D. members taking place Tuesday, May 14 at 8:00 pm Eastern/5:00 pm Pacific. Please click the 'Register' button above to RSVP for this session.

The application to apply for awards is Monday, June 3, 2024. Click here for the award applications and to view last year’s winners.

Applications are reviewed and processed by the International Executive Office and an Awards Committee. Pre-Law award winners are honored each November during the annual P.A.D. Pre-Law Conference, while Law and Alumni award winners are honored at the Biennial Convention. 

Since 1967, P.A.D. has offered members the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar in an in-person ceremony. P.A.D. makes the admission process smooth for alumni members. Eligible applicants must be in at least 3 years good standing with their state’s highest court. If you need help obtaining sponsor signatures, please contact us as we are happy to provide those signatures to P.A.D. Day participants.

Written motion admission is also available for those who cannot attend in person. Please note that once admitted via written motion, admittees are not permitted to participate in a future in-person swearing-in ceremony. Written motion admittees receive the same benefits of the Court, such as access to attend U.S. Supreme Court with preferred seating, access to the library, and a bar certificate.

For more information on the registration requirements, Court rules, benefits of Supreme Court membership, pricing, room block, and the agenda, please visit www.PAD.org/PADDay or email Andrew Sagan at andrew@pad.org.

Registration for the 65th Biennial Convention is open. Register by visiting www.PAD.org/Convention.

Convention presents invaluable fraternal networking, professional growth, and leadership development opportunities for both student and alumni members. Attendees benefit from keynote presentations and speakers; workshops; leadership development and diversity training; CLE credit opportunities; and networking and social events.

Each conference is packed with guest speakers, workshops, leadership training, and panels that provide invaluable fraternal networking and professional growth. To prepare members for leadership opportunities and a future in the legal industry, a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility lens is taken into consideration when choosing presentations and content.

Attendees also have the opportunity to participate in the Law School Expo and network with admissions representatives from around the country; some law schools may also offer application fee waivers as part of the Expo. Additionally, we look forward to honoring our 2024 pre-law award winners during the conference. If you are a law school representative interested in registering for the Law Expo, please click here. 

The 2024 Conference will include the Annual Pre-Law Mock Trial Competition. Click here to register a team for the Mock Trial Competition.

Please visit www.PAD.org/PreLawConference for more information on the event. If you have any questions about registration, please contact P.A.D. Deputy Director Emily Baranoski at emily@pad.org or 410-347-3118.

Teams are comprised of four students and all competitors must be P.A.D. members. All competitors must also attend the Pre-Law Conference. This competition is for pre-law chapters only. Up to twelve (12) teams will be accepted for the 2024 competition. Registration will be open until all 12 spots are filled, or October 1, 2024 (whichever comes first).

The competition offers an opportunity to practice your trial advocacy skills in a courtroom setting. Students develop skills including creative problem solving, effective collaboration, forming a persuasive argument, public speaking, critical thinking, and thinking on your feet.

Essential Information:

• Competition rounds will be held October 31, November 1, and November 2, 2024 in conjunction with the P.A.D. Pre-Law Conference. Teams should plan to arrive on Wednesday, October 30 for the Captains Meeting that will take place that evening. 
• The registration fee for the competition is $150 per team. Entry into the competition does not include team members' Pre-Law Conference registration. Competitors must be registered Conference attendees, and are expected to attend Conference events.
• Up to 12 teams are accepted for the competition. Chapters may register up to two teams for this year's event. All competitors must be P.A.D. members.
• Teams may have student, faculty, or alumni coaches; coach registration for the competition is included in the registration fee. If coaches wish to attend the Pre-Law Conference events (non-competition events) they must register for the Conference separately.
• Only the pre-law chapter name and a team contact is required to register a team. Full competitor information is due to P.A.D. Deputy Director Emily Baranoski (emily@pad.org) by October 1, 2024. 

If you have any questions about the Pre-Law Mock Trial Competition, please contact P.A.D. Deputy Director Emily Baranoski at emily@pad.org or 410-347-3118.

An Expo Booth includes a table for your representative(s), meeting with conference attendees, visitation incentives for students, a list of attendees post- event, comprehensive listing in registration materials and on the P.A.D. website, and an option to waive application fee for additional exposure.

Click here to view detailed information about sponsorship opportunities.

Shipping Materials: The earliest packages can be received to the Hilton Alexandra Mark Center is Friday, October 25, 2024. Packages that arrive before October 25th will be returned to sender. You must inform us in advance if your box(es) will be over 20 lbs; failure to do so will result in your package getting misplaced in receiving. Please ensure your box(es) are labeled to the below address exactly as written.