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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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Being part of a community that hosts meaningful events, offers networking opportunities and mentorship, and helps provide comfort and support in law school studies and obstacles related to life in general.

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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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Engaging with others in the legal community who share and interest in art law, as well as participating in related events organized by ACHLS.

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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."

As an affinity group, BLSA will uphold DePaul's Vincentian principles through supporting the progress of its members and the communities represented.

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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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Access to corporate law related networking opportunities

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We are a collective of law students committed to abolishing mass incarceration and transforming the criminal legal system. Led by justice, equity, and community empowerment, we work to dismantle structures that encourage incarceration and racial oppression. Through legal advocacy, education, and direct collaboration with impacted communities, we aim to shift the narrative towards a restorative alternative. As the future of the legal field, we embrace our responsibility to challenge injustice from within and beyond the law.

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Decarceration members will benefit from exposure and education about the criminal justice system and understand the complex operations within and the effects it produces on families and individuals. We aim to create well-rounded law students who will be immersed in Chicago and community efforts to help those impacted by incarceration. Allowing members to become familiar with the avenues of justice such as prosecutors, public defense, policy, legislation, nonprofit efforts, and how they all work together to produce a just society. On top of this, members will be gaining connections to justice stake holders in Chicago and allowed networking opportunities.

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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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Members are provided with connections to other students interested with family law in addition to connections with local alumni. Members are also provided with information regarding all things connected to child and family law.

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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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Community, resources, support

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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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An opportunity to network with practicing attorneys in the Entertainment and Sports legal field through panels and events inside and outside of school.

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Meet other Federal practitioners, law clerks, judges, and law students who are working together to protect the rule of law through education, leadership, and nonpartisan advocacy.

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Gain access and be part of the largest community and knowledge base of Federal practitioners and judges. The Federal Bar Association offers a nationwide network as well as ways to impact the profession locally.

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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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Access to First Gen outline bank, weekly update emails, and events with First Gen

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The Intellectual Property Law Society's (IPLS'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 Intellectual Property Law Society's (IPLS'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 (ILS) at DePaul University College of Law is dedicated to promoting the discipline of international law among students, fostering an inclusive and diverse community that values open dialogue on global legal issues. Our mission is to educate and engage students on the significance of international law in various domains, including addressing global challenges, safeguarding human rights, ensuring justice, and facilitating international cooperation. As champions of international law, we will not shy away from discussing tough issues, striving to deepen our understanding of how international law practically operates in the world. Aligned with DePaul's commitment to social justice and academic excellence, ILS provides a platform for students of all backgrounds to explore and contribute to the field of international law, advocating for a just and equitable world.

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The missions of the Jewish Law Students Association 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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Members gain resources, community bonding, and mentorship from Jewish law students and professionals both at DePaul and throughout the Chicago community.

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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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The DePaul Muslim Law Student Association promises to strive to meet our own goals and the goals of the Muslim Bar Association of Illinois. We will work to advance Muslim students interests in the local community. We will also sponsor events for area law students, professors and practitioners to attend. We will strive to enhance DePaul's image by promoting Muslim representation and progress within the field of law. We will also work to serve the community through service and involvement.

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Members will be able to attend all MLSA events, have access to the MLSA Outline Bank, and be able to utilize MLSA's office space.

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To support the academic and social environment of LGBTQIA+ law students at DePaul University College of Law.

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OUTLaws offers its members a supportive community of LGBTQIA+ law students and allies, fostering connections through academic, professional, and social opportunities. Members benefit from:

Networking events with legal professionals and LGBTQIA+ organizations.
Access to resources and support for navigating law school and the legal profession.
Opportunities to engage in advocacy and initiatives that advance equality and inclusion.
A platform to build camaraderie and visibility within DePaul Law and the broader LGBTQIA+ community.
OUTLaws is committed to creating an inclusive and empowering environment for all members.

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To serve the part time law students of this organization at DePaul University through socially responsible leadership and the Vincentian values

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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 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.

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The professional advancement of its members.

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PILA seeks to communicate to law students the needs of the underrepresented and the ways legal training can be used to effect justice in our community and the world. PILA provides law students with networking opportunities in the area of public interest law and serves as a conduit for law students to learn about different areas of public interest law. PILA raises money for summer stipends, which it awards to students who work pro bono in the public interest
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The Student Bar Association (SBA) not only acts as the middleman between students and the administration but also as your on-campus voice. SBA consists of current law students representing each year in law school. The student leaders in SBA, in order to enhance the value of student degrees, increase University presence within the Greater Chicago community, develop professional skills and contacts, and promote the interests of the Student Body at large.

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The Society is founded on the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be.

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Membership in DePaul Law Federalist Society.

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The purpose of the Society for Asylum and Immigration Law shall be to provide its members with a common forum for addressing asylum and immigration law issues and to facilitate interaction with established attorneys, officials, and experts in the field. Furthermore, the aims of this organization shall be to promote multiculturalism, to enable its members to develop a global outlook in relation to the distinct factors affecting asylum and immigration, and to provide its members with an enriched understanding of contemporary asylum and immigration practice. SAIL shall accept and encourage an exchange of ideas between different points of view in an effort to create a more complete and educated dialogue.

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The purpose of the Society for Asylum and Immigration Law shall be to provide its members with a common forum for addressing asylum and immigration law issues and to facilitate interaction with established attorneys, officials, and experts in the field. Furthermore, the aims of this organization shall be to promote multiculturalism, to enable its members to develop a global outlook in relation to the distinct factors affecting asylum and immigration, and to provide its members with an enriched understanding of contemporary asylum and immigration practice. SAIL shall accept and encourage an exchange of ideas between different points of view in an effort to create a more complete and educated dialogue.

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The DePaul Women's Bar Association promises to strive to meet our own goals and the goals of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois. We will work to advance women's interests in the local community. We will also sponsor events for area law students, professors and practitioners to attend. We will strive to enhance DePaul's image by promoting women's issues and progress within the field of law. We will also work to serve the community through service and involvement.

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