Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity at UC Berkeley

04/28/2022

✰ M E M B E R ✰ S P O T L I G H T✰

This week’s member spotlight is our LEaP Director, Yazzie Suleiman. She is a freshman majoring in Political Science and Legal Studies and minoring in History!

• Semesters in ΦΑΔ: 2

•Why did you join ΦΑΔ?: "I wanted to meet more people interested in the world of law and explore opportunities in the legal field! "

•Other campus involvements: “Berkeley Undergraduate Journal (BUJ), The Women’s Network, CALPIRG, and pursuing research concerning climate education in the US."

•Post graduation plans? Career aspirations?: “Post-graduation I plan on attending law school and traveling!"

•What was your favorite PAD memory?: “I enjoyed my initiation into PAD, and it will be a memory that I will always keep with me. Being surrounded by ambitious students with desires to influence our legal system was inspiring!"

04/25/2022

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Last week’s member spotlight is our MD Director, Erin McCallon. They are a junior majoring in Political Science and minoring in human rights!

• Semesters in ΦΑΔ: 2

•Why did you join ΦΑΔ?: "I decided only about a year and a half ago that I was interested in going to law school and pursuing law as a career, and I had absolutely no idea what it was going to take to get me to law school and no one in my personal life who could answer those questions for me as a first-gen student. I enjoyed that PAD offered the help I was looking for without all of these unnecessary recruitment practices (presenting a cover letter and resume, mandatory coffee chats) that prevent students like myself from accessing that help since we already don't know where to start."

•Other campus involvement: “Outside of PAD on campus I'm involved with the Teach in Prison program here at Berkeley, as well as the URAP program doing research with Professor Arriola on Human Rights Organizations globally. Off campus, I'm a barista at Philz Embarcadero 😎 pull thru"

•Post graduation plans? Career aspirations?: “Post-grad I'm probably going to take a gap year before applying to law school (hopefully I get in lol). Long-term I'd like to be an immigration attorney and ideally work in immigration policy reform."

•What was your favorite PAD memory?: “So far at least my favorite PAD memory is probably initiation this semester. Directing MD was a lot of work, but watching initiation is like watching all your hard work pay off!"

04/15/2022

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This week’s member spotlight is our PR intern, Catherine Park. She is a freshman majoring in Economics and English!

• Semesters in ΦΑΔ: 2

•Why did you join ΦΑΔ?: "I joined PAD to meet people who share mutual career interests and to learn more about the path I intend to pursue."

•Other campus involvement: “I'm involved in the ASUC and I'm an advising fellow for Matriculate."

•Post graduation plans? Career aspirations?: “I want to travel in Europe with my family and go to law school."

•What was your favorite PAD memory?: “Mentor Reveal! It was the day I met some of my closest friends at Berkeley, and my mentor Jun really helped make my first semester special."

03/31/2022

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This week’s member spotlight is our PR Associate Director, Eliana Kim. She is a sophomore majoring in Political Science and Media Studies!

• Semesters in ΦΑΔ: 3

•Why did you join ΦΑΔ?: "I joined PAD remotely when I was in Korea, and I wanted to get to know more people and to join a pre-law community where I hoped to figure out if I really wanted to pursue this path."

•Other campus involvement: “I am currently serving as the CPO in the ASUC and have been involved with the ASUC since freshman year. I am also a part of IDEA Factory and the Asian Pacific American Pre-Law Association (APAPLA)."

•Post graduation plans? Career aspirations?: “I want to attend law school but I'm really still figuring it out ! I am interested in pursuing a career in international law or entertainment law."

•What was your favorite PAD memory?: “My favorite memory was the mentor-mentee reveal and the family hangout we had after the event in Fall 2021 because I was able to meet some of my closest friends and get to meet everyone in person for the first time after being online for an entire semester."

02/08/2022

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Starting this semester off introducing our new ExComm! This week’s member spotlight is our treasurer, Janiece Yow! She is a junior majoring in Political Science!

• Semesters in ΦΑΔ: 6

•Why did you join ΦΑΔ?: "To find a community of people with similar goals and a support system at Cal!”

•Other campus involvement: “JusticeCorps intern”

•Post graduation plans? Career aspirations?: “law school!"

•What was your favorite PAD memory?: “My favorite memory would have to be going bowling with other PAD members.”

•New Years Resolution?: “get more sleep!!”

01/29/2022

Hello everyone! We are excited to announce the schedule for our Spring 2022 Recruitment. Here is a list of our recruitment events. Hope to see you there!

01/26/2022

✰ M E M B E R ✰ S P O T L I G H T✰

Starting this semester off introducing our new ExComm! This week’s member spotlight is our president, Gavin Zhao! He is a junior majoring in Political Science and Economics!

• Semesters in ΦΑΔ: 6

•Why did you join ΦΑΔ?: "Wanted to find a community of other prelaw students, make friends, and take advantage of the opportunities to network with real legal professionals and law school professors.”

•Other campus involvement: “I am a research assistant at Berkeley APEC Study Center.”

•Post graduation plans? Career aspirations?: “Pursue a career in the legal field at the intersection of international economics, trade, and law.”

•What was your favorite PAD memory?: “My favorite memory would have to be New Member Surprise.”

•New Years Resolution?: “Stay consistent in the gym.”

09/05/2021

Have you been unable to attend our in-person events? Our virtual information session starts in just under an hour, at 8 pm! Join through the link here to learn about PAD and ask any questions:

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09/03/2021

EDIT: Social Night is in the Stephens Lounge in MLK, not Stephens Hall.

We have members outside Stephens Hall to redirect you. Sorry for the confusion!

08/31/2021

Missed us at Meet the Chapter? We're in front of Doe Library today! Stop by to talk to our members and scan a code for our virtual flyer

08/30/2021

Here is our finalized list of recruitment events, starting with Meet the Chapter tonight at 8 pm! Join us at Hearst Field Annex A1 for a chance to meet the members of our fraternity. Also, please remember to fill the event RSVP at berkeleypad.org to receive reminders before each recruitment event.

We will also be tabling at Lower Sproul this week, so please stop by to ask any questions!

08/27/2021

You've been asking, and PAD is back! From August 27 until September 7, we will be tabling at Memorial Glade. Stop by to ask questions and scan our Covid-safe virtual flyer. Please also come attend the events below to learn more about our chapter! We will provide updates with locations on this post and on our website, berkeleypad.org. Please also check berkeleypad.org for an event RSVP and our application. See you soon!

Monday, August 30, 8:00 pm-9:30 pm: Meet the Chapter, Social Studies Building Courtyard

Tuesday, August 31, 7:00pm-8:00 pm: Law Student Panel, Location TBD

Thursday, September 2, 8:00 pm-9:30 pm: Social Night, Stephens Hall

Saturday, September 4, 8:00 pm-9:00 pm, Virtual Information Session, https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/94990434308

Tuesday, September 7, 8:00 pm-9:30 pm: Professional Night, Location TBD