Cornell's Pre-Law Chapter  

Cornell is one of three Iowa schools with a pre-law chapter of PAD 

Fall Initiation 2008  

Professor Sutherland delivers the keynote for fall initiation 

Spring Intiation 2009  

PAD inducts two new members into Cornell's chapter 

Fall Initiation 2007  

New members take the Phi Alpha Delta oath 

Fall Initiation 2007  

Phi Alpha Delta inducts ten new members 

Presidential Transition  

Leslie Tweeton '09 gives the PAD presidential tie to new president Ben Sebers '09 

Welcome to PAD  

New members wait patiently for initiation to start, fall 2006 

Fall Initiation 2006  

Vice President Jessica Morton '09 shares the history of PAD 

Fall Rush Dinner  

PAD members enjoy dinner in Cedar Rapids to conclude fall rush 2006 

PAD Tours Law Firm  

PAD members take a tour of Simmons Perrine in Cedar Rapids, spring 2007 

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International

Cornell College is one of three schools in the state of Iowa to have an undergraduate chapter of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International. Chartered in 2005, the pre-law chapter allows students to learn about the legal profession, practice professional skills such as networking and dining etiquette, engage in community service, and develop a fraternal bond with fellow chapter members.

Activities of the Cornell College pre-law chapter have included:

  • Creation of the bi-monthly "Lunch with a Lawyer" program
  • Co-sponsorship of the "Networking for the Legal Profession" workshop
  • Attendance at Inns of Court
  • Co-sponsorship of the What (Not) To Wear fashion show with the Business Interest Group
  • Co-sponsorship of the Malpractice Social with the Health Professions Society
  • Fundraising for Special Olympics Iowa's Polar Plunge
  • Completing community service by adopting a highway
  • Hosting showings of "The Paper Chase" and "Legally Blonde"
  • Coordinating chapter dinners in Cedar Rapids and barbecues around Mount Vernon
  • Co-sponsorship of annual Constitution Day activities