About Phi Alpha Delta

 

 

Mission

Phi Alpha Delta is a professional law fraternity advancing integrity, compassion and courage through service to the student , the school, the profession and the community.

 

Vision

We are the preeminent law fraternity promoting the bonds of fraternalism and we are the leader in the development and advancement of ideals.

 

Core Values

Bound together by tradition and our common interest in the law, we share these core values: Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Professionalism, Service, Diversity, and Innovation.

 

 

 

Declaration of Purpose

 

The purpose of this Fraternity shall be to form a strong bond uniting students and teachers of the law with members of the Bench and Bar in a fraternal fellowship designed to advance the ideals of liberty and equal justice under law; to stimulate excellence in scholarship; to inspire the virtues of compassion and courage; to foster integrity and professional competence; to promote the welfare of this members; and to encourage their moral, intellectual, and cultural advancement; so that each member may enjoy a lifetime of honorable professional and public service.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                History

 

 

Phi Alpha Delta is among the few organization with a strong tradition of excellence. Founded on November 8, 1902 with the purpose of promoting professional competency and achievement within the legal profession. Today P.A.D has over 290 pre-law chapters and 99 alumni chapters in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. 

 

Established in 1980, Phi Alpha Delta’s pre-law program was created to address the needs of pre-law students. The programs fundamental objective is to assist undergraduate students to make an informed choice when selecting a law career and deciding which law school to attended. It also assist undergraduate students with preparation for the LSAT, writing a  personal statement and creating a resume.

 

Phi Alpha Delta was the first organization to openly welcome members of all genders, races, colors and creed. P.A.D is also the first and only organization to recognize and meet the needs of pre– law students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.A.D  Facts

 

 

 

 

 Flower: Carnation

 

Colors: Purple and Gold

 

Coat-of-Arms: Consists of a crest, a shield, and the P.A.D. motto

 

Phi Alpha Delta: Connotes the Greek phrase “Philos Adelphos Dikaios”

 

Philos Adelphos Dikaios (Fee-los A-delfos Dekayos) : Stands fro “ Justice is a Dear Brother”, and in another transulation, “Love of humanity and justice fro all”

 

Founder’s Day: November 8, 1902

 

Song: Find the official song at www.pad.org

 

Official Publication: The Reporter

 

Phi Alpha Delta Toast:

Here’s Phi Alpha Delta

Here’s the Purple and the Gold

Where friendship are always warmest

And hearts are never cold

It’s a Fraternity of friendship

It will never lose its hold

So sing for Philos Adelphos

And the Purple and the Gold