Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International
Professional Fraternities·Law·Community Service/Nonprofit
Berkeley PAD is the oldest and largest pre-law fraternity at UC Berkeley, founded in 2002 with nearly 100 active members. Members attend legal panels, networking dinners, Berkeley Law class sit-ins, and LSAC Forum trips, while a Membership Development program builds professional skills semester-long. There is no pledging or hazing process. Members also join one of seven committees planning events across professional, social, and service tracks, forming what members describe as their pre-law family.
100
Active members (approximate)
$100
Semesterly dues
$125
International membership one-time initiation fee
600+
International chapters (global network)
2002
Year founded (Berkeley chapter)
60
Semesterly Professional Dinner guests (approximate)
Events They Host
Legal Fields Panels
Panels featuring students and alumni of law schools, practitioners from a range of legal fields, and members of the Bay Area legal community. Topics range from law school experiences to alternative careers in law.
LSAC Forum (San Francisco)
PAD sponsors trips for members to attend the Law School Admissions Council Forum in San Francisco to speak with law school representatives and attend pre-law programming on topics like diversity, finance, the application process, and the LSAT.
Networking Dinners and Mini-Networking Dinners
The semesterly Professional Dinner hosts around 60 guests. Mini-Networking Dinners involve around 6 PAD members and 1 attorney for a more intimate experience.
Berkeley Law Class Sit-Ins
PAD arranges for undergraduate members to sit in on Berkeley Law classes such as Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, and Environmental Law.
Know Your Rights Week
A semesterly awareness week hosted by the Philanthropy Committee, providing students with resources about their legal rights.
Berkeley Project Volunteering
Members volunteer as part of the Berkeley Project community service initiative.
Free Legal Clinic
Listed as a notable past event organized by the Philanthropy Committee.
Tour of the Ninth Circuit Court
A notable past event organized by the Legal Events and Planning Committee.
Member Experiences
Emeryville Social
A social event welcoming new members after they settle in. Both new and returning members walk through Emeryville together with a surprise activity. Held each semester.
Midterm Social
A members-only social at a pre-disclosed venue for bonding with PAD families during the stress of midterms.
Semesterly Retreat
A weekend trip to a scenic location where a house is rented. Past locations include Yosemite National Park, Lake Shasta, and Lake Tahoe.
Semesterly Banquet
An end-of-semester gathering for all PAD members featuring speeches and overviews of committee work throughout the semester.
Carnations Valentines Fundraiser
A Finance and Fundraising Committee event listed as a notable past fundraiser.