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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
Active Minds
Educates students about mental health resources, works to reduce stigmas surrounding mental illness, and plans events for mental health advocacy.
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
Georgetown Law African Students Society (GLASS)
Fosters a sense of community among African students and encourages discussion and greater understanding of Africa through activities.
GLASS@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
Board Game Enthusiasts
Promotes the hobby of multi-player board gaming.
Building a Better Legal Profession (BUILD)
Cultivates an awareness of the social and economic sturcture of the legal profession to students.
Georgetown Law Bridge Club
Promotes fellowship in the community and goodwill be practicing the game of bridge.
Georgetown Law Brothers Forum
Provides community, support, mentorship and guidance for Black males by promoting the includision and success of minorities in the legal profession.
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 Student Association (formerly 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.
Disability Law Society
Promotes the study and practice of disability law and pubic policy.
disabilitylaw@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.
environment@law.georgetown.edu
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
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 Law Fly Fishing Club
Promotes the learning and practice of fly fishing.
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 Entertainment Media Association (GEMALaw)
Provides information to prospective lawyers
in this newly emerging field; sponsors speakers,
seminars and conferences.
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.
Home Court
Organizes and promotes an annual charity basketball
game between Georgetown Law professors and congressional
representatives.
info@homecourtdc.org
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.
Independent Media Society
Educates and exposes the law center community to independent media, and those that work within the field of independent music and media.
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
Italian Law Society
Promotes better understanding of the Italian cultural
and political heritage; sponsors speakers and cultural
events.
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
Just Praise Gospel Ensemble
Acts as a Christian music ministry, providing a spiritual and artistic outlet for students.
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-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.
Latin American Law Student Association (formerly La Alianza Del Derecho)
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
Georgetown Law Parents Group
Provides support, resources and social opportunities for Georgetown Law stduent parents
parentsgroup@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.
Philosophy Club
Fosters intelligent and friendly discussions about philosophy issues.
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
Law Students for Reproductive Justice (formerly 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 or the University.)
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
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Georgetown Law (RPCV)
Encourages social and professional networking between returned Peace Corps volunteers, promotes international public service, and fosters the Peace Corps' values.
Russian Speaking Lawyers Association (RSLA)
Develops networking and professional exchange among Russian speaking law students through the organization of discussion panels, lectures and networking events.
RSLG@law.georgetown.edu
Georgetown Soccer Club
Fosters a greater sense of community and increases interaction among J.D. evening and day students and LL.M. students while providing a recreatioinal outlet for members of the Law Center community by encouraging coed participation in soccer.
soccer@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
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.
SSDP@law.georgetown.edu
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.
womenofcolor@law.georgetown.edu
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
Provides legal referrals to Georgetown law workers, teaches English as a Second Language classes to workers and strives to build community between students and workers.
workers_solidarity@law.georgetown.edu
Writ of Knit
Provides instruction in technique and practice of knitting for beginning through advanced levels, provides social outlet for knitters, and creates materials for donation to various charities.
Georgetown Youth Advocacy Group
Educates, advocates and promotes awareness and sensitivity
to the complex range of issues affecting children.
youthadvocacy@law.georgetown.edu
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