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ACS DePaul is a group of students dedicated to reinfusing progressive values into American law and politics. We believe deeply in the importance of law as the mechanism which governs the relationships between and among the individuals and institutions that form our society, and we recognize the direct relationship between legal theory and the broader political debate about the kind of society in which we live.

We believe that the law, and, in particular, the Constitution, serves human values. We believe that the Constitution is a charter of liberty, the blueprint for a noble and unique experiment designed to prevent the excesses of government in order to protect the human dignity necessary for individuals to realize the full potential of their lives. The goal of the Constitution, and the United States it created, is to permit the People to succeed in the "pursuit of happiness," one of the inalienable rights this nation explicitly was founded to secure to the American people.

We believe that the Constitution, and by extension, many other areas of American law, can be understood only by reference to principles of decency, reason, humanity, and compassion. We believe that those who enforce the law must have concern for the way in which it affects the lives of the people who make up the nation in which we live. And we believe these principles should form a starting point for enactment, as well as interpretation, of the law.

The mission of ACS DePaul is to harness these values of compassion and respect for each individual, and to re-incorporate them into American law and politics, in order to build a stronger and more decent national community. We seek to restore 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. We want to strengthen the intellectual underpinnings of -- and the public case for -- a vision of the law in which these values are paramount. Our goal is a rekindling of the hope that by reason and decency, we can create an America that is better for us all.

ACS DePaul seeks to honor the values of DePaul University through socially responsible leadership and Vincentian values. We believe in human dignity and the power of community.

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The purpose of this organization is to put DePaul students in touch with the legal community, especially in those areas affecting museums, the art market, contemporary artists, and cultural heritage. The Society accomplishes this goal through mentoring, hosting networking events at DePaul and in the greater Chicago community, and hosting practicing professionals as speakers. The Society also works closely with professional organizations to offer DePaul students the chance to learn about the evolving and diverse legal landscape of art and cultural heritage law and its protection, and strives to provide practical opportunities for students within their chosen career field.

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Foster a supportive community for Asian Pacific American law students at the
law school; cultivate a greater understanding of Asian Pacific American legal culture; promote the needs of Asian Pacific American law students at DePaul University College of Law; and serve as a network for DePaul University College of Law Asian Pacific American law students, alumni, and community.

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Foster a supportive community for Asian Pacific American law students at the law school; cultivate a greater understanding of Asian Pacific American legal culture; promote the needs of Asian Pacific American law students at DePaul University College of Law; and serve as a network for DePaul University College of Law Asian Pacific American law students, alumni, and community.

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"The mission of BLSA is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black and minority attorneys who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community."

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The DePaul University College of Law Business Law Society is dedicated to bringing DePaul University College of Law students who are interested in business law together with business and commercial practitioners in Chicago. The goal is to foster interest and relationships within corporate law, business, entrepreneurship, regulation, and compliance. Outside of educational events, this Society will strive to host networking events to create relationships between current law students and the wide variety of DePaul alumni in the Chicago area. Working together with the various student organizations at DePaul University, like-minded individuals will be able to expand their networks, increase their knowledge of the different types of business law, and become better prepared for the business world after graduating from the College of Law. The Business Law Society will be based on the principles and ideals of networking, professionalism, legal services, and ethical practice.

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The missions of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers are to:
1. Act to address special problems and opportunities facing our members as attorney and Jews.
2. Address problems and opportunities to benefit the Jewish community, legal community, and public.
3. Foster the traditions and ideals of American democracy and to express support for the State of Israel.
4. Maintain vigilance against public and private practices which are anti-social, discriminatory, anti-Semitic or oppressive and join with other groups and minorities to protect legal rights and privileges.
5. Raise the standards of the bar and the bench and educate the public to better understand and appreciate the function and status of the lawyer and judge in a free society.
6. Foster friendly relations, networking, and goodwill among our members, and between our members and other attorneys, bar associations, the courts, and the public.

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The DePaul Appellate Moot Court Society is a student-run organization committed to the advancement of oral and written advocacy, the furtherance of practical legal skills, and scholastic excellence.

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The CFLA cultivates interest in and understanding in Child & Family Law and is designed to foster communication between DePaul College of Law students, the greater Chicago community, faculty, and organizations in this area of law.

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To serve the student organizations of DePaul University through socially responsible leadership and the Vincentian values.

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The Journal for Social Justice promotes the discussion of social justice policy issues, encourages submissions of interdisciplinary work, and accepts work with a nonconventional presentation. The discussions involve legal professionals, including community-based leaders, academics, and students. Though the journal uses a traditional law review framework, it also explores alternative types of publication and expands content options to broaden access and better engage readers.

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The mission of the Journal shall be to encourage active participation in the research and analysis of current art, technology and intellectual property law issues in a manner that fosters the intellectual development of students and professionals.

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It is the mission of this organization to serve DePaul University College of Law through socially responsible leadership and the Vincentian values. We seek to facilitate student involvement, student engagement, and leadership development with the purpose of increasing DePaul affinity. We believe in human dignity and the power of community. Each year the DePaul Journal of Health Care Law publishes articles on health law subjects of current interest to health care practitioners, legal researchers, scholars and health care professionals. The editors welcome submission of manuscripts by established scholars in the field of health care law, as well as the broad field of health care where matters of ethics, medical practices or economics have legal implications.

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It is the mission of the Justinian Society of Lawyers at DePaul University College of Law (JSL) to promote the Italian and Italian-American cultures through socially responsible leadership and the Vincentian values. We seek to facilitate student involvement, student engagement, and leadership development with the purpose of increasing DePaul affinity. We believe in human dignity and the power of community.

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DePaul's LLSA is composed of Latino law students and students interested in issues affecting the Latino community.

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The DePaul Law Review is a scholarly journal published four times a year by students at DePaul University College of Law. The Law Review serves as a forum for practitioners, judges, professors, and law students to discuss and analyze important topics in the law. The DePaul Law Review was organized in 1951. Throughout the years, the members of the DePaul Law Review have remained committed to fostering pure and intellectual research.

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The Entertainment and Sports Law Society's provides a forum for law students interested in all aspects of entertainment and sports law.

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First Generation Law Student Organization (First Gen) is committed to supporting academically, financially, and socially those who identify as first-generation law students and come from a low income or working-class background in reaching graduation and preparing for their careers.

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If/When/How transforms the law and policy landscape through advocacy, support, and organizing so all people have the power to determine if, when, and how to define, create, and sustain families with dignity and to actualize sexual and reproductive wellbeing on their own terms. We envision a transformation of the legal systems and institutions that perpetuate oppression into structures that realize justice, and a future when all people can self-determine their reproductive lives free from discrimination, coercion, or violence.

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├óÔé¼ÔÇ╣The Intellectual Property Society's (IPS's) mission is to put DePaul students in touch with the IP legal community, through mentoring and hosting practicing IP professionals as speakers. The IPS also works closely with CIPLIT to offer DePaul students the chance to learn about the evolving and diverse legal landscape of IP and strives to provide practical opportunities for students within their chosen career field.

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The International Law Society exists to promote the discipline of international law among students of DePaul University College of Law. Its members seek to accomplish this goal by promoting a frank discourse among students regarding a wide-ranging issues concerning this diverse field of law. ILS recognizes no boundaries to this discourse, whether ideological or professional, and invites all those interested in the open discussion of ideas and issues to participate. Further, all persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or political affiliations are welcome to join in our discussions, events, outings, and join the organization; ILS strives for the inclusion of a diverse community. ILS strives to provide a forum in which students may explore international issues and to educate themselves about the contribution that international law makes to the legal profession and the contribution that they make to this field of future professionals. By providing this forum, ILS encourages the sharing of ideas and viewpoints, which is essential to the full understanding of the wealth and diversity of this field of study.

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It is the mission of Law Students Supporting Neurodiversity (LSSN) to support and celebrate neurodiverse law students at DePaul University College of Law.
We seek to facilitate student involvement and engagement, leadership development, advocacy alongside neurodiverse law students, and support students in combatting pervasive ableism in the legal field. We believe in human dignity and the power of community.

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The Middle Eastern and North African Law Students Association (MENALSA) strives to foster an empowering community for Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) students at DePaul Law. The MENA identity is inclusive of individuals from diverse backgrounds, representing various ancestries, religions, ethnicities, and identities. MENALSA works to expand MENA representation and develop MENA leadership at DePaul Law and in the larger legal community. MENALSA seeks to promote an understanding of MENA social, legal, and professional issues and to provide a forum for student mentorship by MENA legal professionals. MENALSA is committed to diversity, inclusion, and amplifying underrepresented voices on DePaul's campus and the greater Chicagoland.

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