Who We Are

Virginia Tech’s pre-law chapter of Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) is here for you if you are considering law school and a legal career.  We help students decide whether they want to pursue a legal career, learn about life in law school, get more information about the law school application and admissions processes, study for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), explore what types of law they may be interested in, and more.  We do these things by bringing in a variety of guest speakers including attorneys, judges, representatives from law schools, alumni, and others. We hold weekly meetings during the academic school year.  PAD at VT is open to all interested individuals and has many leadership opportunities available.  If you are curious about what is involved in preparing for law school, going to law school, and having a legal career, this is the organization for you!  If you have questions, you may contact the chapter's president, Katie Smith (vtpad@vt.edu), or its faculty advisor, Dr. Wayne Moore (prelaw@vt.edu).

More About P.A.D.

  • Phi Alpha Delta’s legacy began on November 8, 1902. Our history is filled with over 100 years of expansion, reorganization, recovery, and growth. Learn more about our history, the people behind it, and the foundation that established P.A.D. as one of the largest legal organizations in the world.

  • Phi Alpha Delta acknowledges that racism, inequality, and inequities still exist in our nation and commit to actions that address these wrongs. We are moving forward with our commitment to doing more to ensure that we are living up to our mission. It is through devotion to the ideals of Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Professionalism, Service, Diversity, and Innovation that we better both our profession and our community. Through accepting our differences we become not just a law fraternity, but a family.

    • There are about 10,000 new brothers, sisters, and siblings joining globally per year

    • There are currently 4 United States Supreme Court Justice Members apart of Phi Alpha Delta

    • There are approximately 330,000 international members of the Phi Alpha Delta Organization

    • There are 650 chartered Pre-Law, Law, and Alumni chapters