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The Office of Student Affairs coordinates the activities of approximately
fifty student organizations that represent a wide range of academic,
political, ethnic, religious, community service, and artistic interests. For
more
information about the funding, budgets, and publicity options of our
student organizations, as well as the services provided to organizations
by the OSA, please refer to the Student
Organization Guide or contact the Assistant Director of Student Affairs at (202) 662-9292.
About the organizations
Student Bar Association
The student government of the Law Center, of which all
students are voting members who elect the officers and
delegates annually is responsible for funding student
organizations and articulating student concerns.
662-9268
sba@law.georgetown.edu
AIDS Law Movement (ALM)
Advances legal scholarship on issues related to HIV/AIDS.
aidsLaw@law.georgetown.edu
Alternative Dispute Resolution Society (ADR)
Opportunities to practice the arts of negotiation,
mediation and arbitration.
American Bar Association
Facilitates communication between the Law Center community
and the national American Bar Association.
American Constitution Society (ACS)
The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy, Georgetown Law Chapter is dedicated to restoring the fundamental principles of respect for human dignity, protection of individual rights and liberties,
genuine equality, and access to justice to their rightful-- and traditionally central-- place in American Law.
American-Japanese Law Students Alliance (AJLSA)
Promotes greater visibility and understanding of American-Japanese students as well as assisting those wishing to work in Japan.
Amnesty International
Works for the release of prisoners of conscience who have
neither used nor advocated violence.
amnesty@law.georgetown.edu
Arab Law Students Association
Promotes discussion of issues of the contemproary Arab world, to celebrate the rich cultures of the Arab World, and to familiarize the GULC community with Arab society.
Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)
Advocates and promotes the needs and interests of
its members.
apalsa@law.georgetown.edu
Black Law Students Association (BLSA)
Works to improve the black community's access to the law;
sponsors academic enhancement activities for first-year
students, recruitment and placement projects, and cultural
events.
blsa@law.georgetown.edu
Georgetown Bowling Club
Fosters sportsmanship and skills-building in the sport of bowling at GULC with outings and tournaments.
Georgetown Law Bridge Club
Promotes fellowship in the community and goodwill be practicing the game of bridge.
The Bright Line Magazine
Publishes a literary magazine featuring writing by members of the community.
brightline@law.georgetown.edu
Caribbean Law Students Association (CLSA)
Promote unity, understanding and friendship among
Caribbean and non-Caribbean students; addresses legal
issues of importance to the Caribbean region.
Catholic Forum
Fosters a spirit of Catholic community and provides a forum for issues relevant to Catholicism.
China Legal Forum
Promotes Sino-U.S. undertstanding and addresses aspects of legal and economical development in China and regions of Chinese culture.
Christian Legal Society
An interdemoninational group that discusses issues common
to their shared faith and experiences as prospective
lawyers, as well as Bible study, fellowship and prayer.
cls@law.georgetown.edu
Corporate Law Association (CLA)
Educates its members about the sope of business law practice, to provide a forum to explore legal issues that relate to business and to develop ties between the association and the Washington business law community.
corporatelaw@law.georgetown.edu
Georgetown Chess Club
Introduces chess to the community and provides a venue for chess enthusiasts to improve skills.
Georgetown Law Committee on National Security
Seeks to raise awareness of the importance of national security and the role of law
pdd22@law.georgetown.edu
Georgetown Law Democrats
Fosters the exchange of ideas and encourages political
debates; works for the election of Democratic candiates
on the local, state and federal levels through voter
education and registration.
lawdems@law.georgetown.edu
Environmental Law Society
Provides information on environmental law and sponsors
a speakers program; praticipates in community events;
promotes recycling.
Equal Justice Foundation (EJF)
Promotes public service law; raises subsidies for and
administers a student-funded fellowship program for
summer student internships in public interest organizations.
ejf@law.georgetown.edu
Evasive Maneuvers
Offers students the opportunity to perform and take classes in various styles and levels of dance
Evening Student Association
Serves the special needs of evening students and provides
seminars, social events and speakers.
Federalist Society
An organization of conservative and libertarian law
students, faculty and lawyers; hosts national symposiums
on issues such as federalism and judicial activism.
Fedsoc@law.georgetown.edu
Foreign Lawyers at Georgetown (FLAG)
Promotes international legal and cultural understanding,
by a comparative law aproach, through social academic
and professional interaction between its members, the
Georgetown community and law schools in the United
States and abroad.
flag@law.georgetown.edu
Friends of Transfer Students Association
Serves the special needs of transfer students and provides seminars, social events and speakers
Georgetown Gilbert & Sullivan Society (GG&SS)
Performs a musical, a dramatic production and a Gilbert
& Sullivan operetta each year; organizes outings to
local theatrical productions.
ggss@law.georgetown.edu
Georgetown Golf Club
Fosters participation in golf and encourages wide-spread coed participation and community involvement
golf@law.georgetown.edu
Georgetown Law Friends of Liberty
Promotes the idea that individual liberty is the cornerstone of the democratic experiment and encourages the free exchange of ideas to further the goal of protecting liberty.
Global Race and Identity Project
Global Race and Identity Project draws from and extends the teachings and practice of Critical Race Theory, examining race and its intersection with different identities.
Georgetown Human Rights Action
Georgetown Human Rights Action members believe in taking action to combat de-humanizing policies, practices, and rhetoric, whether they occur in the urban centers of the United States or the rural sections of the developing world. In pursuit of this goal, we organize advocacy campaigns, educational events, fact-finding missions, and other forms of direct action. We strive to give a voice to the unheard, and put a face on the unseen victims of abuse world-wide.
Habitat for Humanity
Creates awareness and educates others about the problems
of affordable housing, decent housing, and homelessness.
Hoya Lawya Runners
Forum for runners of all levels to participate in
races. Educates members on the benefits and methods of
running, as well as provides a social opportunity for
individuals who have an interest in running.
Innocence Project
Assists in the investigation and aid of wrongfully
convicted individuals whose innocence can be proven
through the use of DNA testing.
innocenceproj@law.georgetown.edu
International Law Society (ILS)
Seeks to increase interest in, and understanding of,
comparative and international law practice by sponsoring
speakers and panel discussions.
intlaw@law.georgetown.edu
J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Helps its members deal with the intellectual, spiritual,
and social challenges encountered in the quest for
achieving excellence in body, mind and spirit.
Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA)
Provides a sense of community for Jewish students by
pursuing the cultural, political, religious, social,
historical and ethical interests of the Georgetown
Jewish community.
jlsa@law.georgetown.edu
Korean American Law Students Association (KALSA)
Fosters a deeper understanding and awareness of the Korean-American
community and culture through social activities, lectures and panel
discussions.
kalsa@law.georgetown.edu
Georgetown Law Students for Choice
Committed to increasing education and professional training in reproductive rights law. (This group is not funded by the Student Bar Association)
Georgetown Law-Militia
The purpose of the Georgetown Law-Militia shall be to foster greater awareness of legal issues concerning the right to keep and bear arms and the human right of self-defense.
ms669@law.georgetown.edu
Latin American Law Student Association
Provides a forum for discussion on important issues
affecting the Hispanic community
Alianza@law.georgetown.edu
LL.M. Tax Council
Graduate law student organization which focuses on tax law
Military Law Society
Serves as a social and academic forum for those interested in the armed forces or military law
Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA)
Promotes unity and joint action among Muslim students
through educational, social, cultural, and religious
activities.
muslim@law.georgetown.edu
National Lawyers Guild (NLG)
Maintains a longstanding interest in labor struggles
and undertakes innovative projects in housing, military
law, immigration, human rights, affirmative action and
foreign affairs.
nlg@law.georgetown.edu
Georgetown Organization for Education Law
Serves the needs of Georgetown students and the community who are interested in the interrelationship between Education Law and policy.
Georgetown Outreach
Outreach is a student-run organization that gets students away from campus (and out of the library) and into the community to participate in a variety of exciting projects throughout Washington, DC.
outreach@law.georgetown.edu
Outlaw
Fosters greater awareness of legal issues concerning
gays, lesbians and bisexuals.
outlaw@law.georgetown.edu
Pakistani Law Students Association
The purpose of the Pakistani Law Students Association shall be to stimulate thought and activity among Georgetown Law students, promote interest in Pakistani affairs, and further the philosophy and culture of Pakistan.
Phi Alpha Delta (PAD)
A legal fraternity that works to create a strong bond
uniting students and teachers of the Law Center with
members of the Bench and Bar.
Progressive Alliance for Life (PAL)
Progressive Alliance for Life seeks life-affirming solutions to the problems of abortion, assisted suicide, human cloning, and the death penalty.
prolife@law.georgetown.edu
Republican Law Students Association
Provides a forum for the rational discourse of Republican
ideals and a framework through which Republican members
of the Law Center community can participate in the political
process.
lawrepub@law.georgetown.edu
GULC Softball Club
Fosters wide-spread, coed participation in softball,
encouraging a greater sense of camaradarie and spirit
among the student body by participating in regional and
national tournaments.
softball@law.georgetown.edu
Society for Health Law & Bioethics
Provides a forum for students and faculty who share an
interest in law, medicine, science, health care and
ethical issues.
South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA)
Seeks to cultivate greater understanding of South Asia
through cultural activities and speakers; fosters a
sense of community and pride among South Asian students.
salsa@law.georgetown.edu
Sports & Entertainment Law Society
Provides information to prospective lawyers
in this newly emerging field; sponsors speakers,
seminars and conferences.
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF)
Seeks to educate on animal rights and the legal issues surrounding animal welfare.
saldf@law.georgetown.edu
Student Intellectual Property Law Association (SIPLA)
Provides regular programs that explore various aspects of
intellectual propery law, including patent, copyright,
trademark, trade secret and related antitrust law issues.
sipla@law.georgetown.edu
Students for Sensible Drug Policy
Provides a forum for discussion on the political process and alternative solutions to the War on Drugs.
Turkish Law Society
Encourages discussion and understanding involving Turkey through academic, professional and social interaction
United Nations at Georgetown
Creates opportunities for discussion of UN topics, provides efficient information on UN activities, and promotes UN internships.
Georgetown Law Women's Basketball Club
The purpose of the Georgetown Law Women's Basketball Club shall be to foster a greater sense of community among the Law Center's student body by encouraging athletic females, and males that wish to join them, to participate in various basketball and athletic activities.
Wine Tasters
Educates the GULC community about all aspects of wine
tasting including appreciation, history, health benefits,
paring of wine with food, and local vineyards.
winetast@law.georgetown.edu
Women of Color Collective (WCC)
Promotes educational, career and social growth of women of color by addressing the specific needs of the female minority community at GULC.
Women's Legal Alliance (WLA)
A feminist organization, with a diverse membership,
concerned with promoting the status of, and providing
support for, women.
wla@law.georgetown.edu
Workers' Solidarity Group
Workers' Solidarity Group (WSG) is a student organization committed to building and maintaining solidarity with campus workers. We provide English as a second language classes, and are working to form a workers' resource center which will provide legal referrals. We also work with employees to ensure workers fair pay and benefits that are in line with Georgetown's "Living Wage Policy."
workers-solidarity-group@googlegroups.com
Georgetown Youth Advocacy Group
Educates, advocates and promotes awareness and sensitivity
to the complex range of issues affecting children.
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