About Us

Phi Alpha Delta is the world’s preeminent law fraternity because of our dedication to service: service to the student, the school, the profession, and the community. It is through devotion to the ideals of compassion, courage, diversity, innovation, integrity, professionalism, and service that we better both our profession and our community. Through accepting our differences we become not just a law fraternity, but a family. Vision Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International strives to be the premier legal professional organization with a diverse membership that cultivates leaders and serves as a voice for the role of legal professionalism in our society. Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International aligns closely with DePaul University's mission by fostering a culture of integrity, compassion, and courage, which are fundamental to our fraternity's values. Our organization provides a platform for members to embody these principles through service to the student, the school, the legal profession, and the community. By offering prestigious recognition, scholarships, and awards, Phi Alpha Delta encourages its members to excel academically and professionally while upholding these values. As the largest professional law fraternity in the world, Phi Alpha Delta has a long history of inclusivity, opening its membership to all genders, races, creeds, and national origins, which reflects DePaul's commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Through our mission and values, we strive to contribute to the preservation, enrichment, and transmission of knowledge and culture, in line with DePaul's academic goals. Furthermore, many of our attorney members are DePaul graduates, exemplifying the university's deep-rooted Catholic and Vincentian values. These members not only uphold the fraternity's mission but also serve as living examples of DePaul's commitment to fostering ethical, compassionate, and courageous leaders in the legal profession and beyond. Through their professional achievements and dedication to service, Phi Alpha Delta's attorney and judges members reflect DePaul's emphasis on academic excellence, community engagement, and the pursuit of justice.