Campus Resources
Whittier Law School supports
a variety of student organizations and activities
Scholarly Organizations:
These student organized and led
groups provide scholarly publishing opportunities, courtroom
experiences, professional contacts, exposure to legal specialties
and social activities.
Moot Court
Moot
Court
National
Juvenile Law Moot Court Competition
The Moot
Court Honor’s Board of Whittier Law School is committed
to developing oral and written appellate advocacy skills among
its students. Each year, students who have demonstrated exceptional
skills are invited to join the Board. Board members successfully
test their skills in national competitions, and are dedicated
to maintaining the Law School’s excellent reputation
in appellate advocacy. The Moot Court Honors Board also hosts the National
Juvenile Law Moot Court Competition, the only national
competition dedicated exclusively to issues confronting
families and children.
Trial Advocacy Honors Board
The objective of TAHB is to train students in all facets
and phases of advocacy, especially litigation, and to uphold
and improve the adversary system and trial by jury. To give
students lawyering practice, Whittier's chapter sponsors
and participates in a variety of intramural and national
mock courtroom competitions. Membership is obtained after
participation in an internal competition. Student
Organizations:
Membership in these organizations are open
to any Whittier Law Student.
Student Bar Association
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
To view the constitution of the SBA, click
here (PDF)
All registered Whittier Law School students
are members of the Student Bar Association. The SBA organizes
activities of general Law School interest and helps new students
adjust to life at Whittier by sponsoring social, athletic,
and law-related events. The SBA Board represents student interests
in and sit as members several Faculty Committees. The President
of the SBA is a voting member at the Faculty. SBA also allocates
funds to each of the active student groups at Whittier and
publishes the Zealous Advocate, the student newspaper.
For more information for current students,
please visit our TWEN
site.
To contact the President, please call
(714) 444-4141, ext. 361 or email sba@law.whittier.edu.
American Bar Association / Law Student
Division
The Law Student Division informs students
about the American Bar Association and issues of concern to
the legal profession as a whole. The law school chapter works
with other student organizations to bring speakers to the
campus and provide legal experience outside the classroom.
Animal Rights
Defense Fund
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
Armenian Law Students Society
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
The purpose of the organization is to enhance
cultural awareness for students of Armenian descent. The
organization engages in opportunities which explore legal
networking and social activities among members. The Society
sponsors discussions, panels, and guest speakers.
Asian Pacific American Law Students
Association
The organization is committed to providing
a forum for American students of Asian and Pacific Islander
descent and foreign students. The members engage in opportunities
which explore customs, cultures, and legal problems unique
to their heritage. Click
here to visit our web page.
Black Law Students Association
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
The Whittier chapter of the Black Law Students
Association is active on campus as well as on regional and
national levels. BLSA programs include exam-writing workshops
and other events to ensure academic and professional success.
On the national level, BLSA participates in the Frederick
Douglas Moot Court Competition, job fairs, and community
service projects.
Campus Democrats
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
Campus Democrats is an Equal Opportunity
Organization with the purpose and goal to "support the philosophy
and candidates of the Democratic Party; to support all efforts
to increase the participation of WLS students in Democratic
Affairs."
Christian Legal Society
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
The purpose of the chapter is to provide
mutual support, encouragement, and fellowship to law students
who identify themselves as followers of Jesus Christ. This
allows participants to live out that commitment in their
personal and professional lives.
Entertainment and Sports Law Society
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
The focus of this organization is to educate
and inform students about career opportunities in the sports
and entertainment industries. The society sponsors lecturers
and seminars on related topics.
Environmental Law Society
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
The society was founded in response to growing
interest and concern for environmental issues. ELS sponsors
speakers from various fields of environmental law and seeks
to identify employment opportunities for students.
The Federalist Society
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
The law school chapter of the national
Federalist Society is founded on the principles of individual
freedom, the separation of governmental powers and the rule
of law. The Society seeks both to promote an awareness of
these principles and to further their application by fostering
debate and discussion of current legal, political and social
issues. The organization's membership is open and is comprised
primarily of conservatives and libertarians.
Hispanic American Law Students Association
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
The Association promotes and provides opportunities
for Hispanic-American law students through discussions, panels,
and other events.
Intellectual Property Law Society
The purpose of the Intellectual Property
Law Society is to explore all facets of intellectual property
law and the many roles of attorneys within this specialty.
The Society organizes topical seminars, sponsors guest speakers,
maintains relationships with alumni specializing in this
area of law and promotes Whittier's Intellectual Property
Certificate Program.
International Law Society
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
The International Law Society provides
a forum for students interested in the field of international
law. Through discussions, speakers, research, and publications,
the society promotes opportunities within international law.
The society also sponsors an annual International Law Symposium
that addresses various national and international issues
of concern to the legal community.
Iranian Law Students Association
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
The Iranian Law Student Association assists
Iranian law students and provides support for their legal
education. It promotes academic excellence and creates an
intellectually stimulating environment. The Association also
works to bring light to the history of Iran and the origins
of its legal system.
Jewish Law Students Association
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
The JLSA of the Los Angeles Hillel Council
provides an excellent opportunity for Jewish law students
to meet each other, participate in social, professional,
and religious activities, and develop contacts with members
of the Southern California legal community.
Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Law Students
Association
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
This organization's purpose is to provide
a supportive social network for law students of diverse orientations.
The association works to educate the community about sexual
identities and to promote diversity in law school and the
legal profession through workshops and lectures.
Middle Eastern Law Students Association
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
Middle Eastern Law Students Association
The purpose of the Middle Eastern Law Students Association
is to provide a supportive, pro-active environment to address
the legal issues facing the Middle Eastern community.
National Lawyers Guild
The NLG's motto is that human rights should
be more sacred than property rights.
OWLS (Older Wiser Law Students)
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
OWLS is a service group for non-traditional
students. The group hosts social events, presents guest speakers,
and forms study groups.
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
Whittier Public Interest Law Foundation
is a nonprofit, student-directed organization. WPILF is committed
to increasing the awareness of students, faculty, alumni,
and administration to the rewards, challenges, and opportunities
in public interest law projects through financial support,
educational programs, community outreach and other ongoing
efforts necessary to fulfill its goals. Click
here for website.
Republican Leadership Council
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
A student organization for moderate to
conservative Republicans who believe in limited government
and fiscal responsibility, the RLC continues the tradition
of Whittier's most famous alumnus, Richard M. Nixon, by offering
members the opportunity to get involved in the Republican Party at the local,
state, and national level. The RLC meets once a month to plan upcoming events
and listen to prominent guest speakers. In addition, the
club will also begin a network for members with the California Republican Lawyers
Association.
Reuben Clark Law Society
We affirm the strength brought to the law by a lawyer's personal religious
conviction. We strive through public service and professional excellence
to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of the law.
The Tax Law Society
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
This society provides an academic informational
network and forum of the issues and principles surrounding
tax law. The Tax Law Society works in conjunction with Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly
(TCE).
The Zealous Advocate
The Zealous Advocate, the student newspaper,
is written and edited by students.
Vietnamese American
Law Students Association
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
Women Law Students Association
To view by-laws, click
here (PDF)
The Women Law Students Association
is dedicated to meeting the needs of women in law school
and explores issues of interest in the legal profession
and the community. The association maintains close relationships
with alumnae to sponsor symposia, conferences, and panel
discussions.
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