The Office of Student Affairs coordinates the activities of approximately fifty student organizations that represent a wide range of academic, political, ethnic, religious, community service, and artistic interests. For more information about the funding, budgets, and publicity options of our student organizations, as well as the services provided to organizations by the OSA, please refer to the Student Organization Guide or contact the Office of Student Life at (202) 662-9292.
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Student Bar Association
The student government of the Law Center, whose officers and delegates are elected annually by students, is responsible for addressing any student concerns as well as funding student organizations.
(202) 662-9268
sba@law.georgetown.edu
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AIDS Law Movement (ALM)
Advances legal scholarship on issues related to HIV/AIDS.
aidsLaw@law.georgetown.edu
Alternative Dispute Resolution Society (ADR)
Opportunities to practice the arts of negotiation, mediation and arbitration.
American Bar Association
Facilitates communication between the Law Center community and the national American Bar Association.
American Constitution Society (ACS)
The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy, Georgetown Law Chapter is dedicated to restoring 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.
American-Japanese Law Students Alliance (AJLSA)
Promotes greater visibility and understanding of American-Japanese students as well as assisting those wishing to work in Japan.
Amnesty International
Works for the release of prisoners of conscience who have neither used nor advocated violence.
amnesty@law.georgetown.edu
Arab Law Students Association
Promotes discussion of issues of the contemproary Arab world, to celebrate the rich cultures of the Arab World, and to familiarize the GULC community with Arab society.
Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)
Advocates and promotes the needs and interests of its members.
apalsa@law.georgetown.edu
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Black Law Students Association (BLSA)
Works to improve the black community's access to the law; sponsors academic enhancement activities for first-year students, recruitment and placement projects, and cultural events.
blsa@law.georgetown.edu
Georgetown Bowling Club
Fosters sportsmanship and skills-building in the sport of bowling at GULC with outings and tournaments.
Georgetown Law Bridge Club
Promotes fellowship in the community and goodwill by practicing the game of bridge.
The Bright Line Magazine
Publishes a literary magazine featuring writing by members of the community.
brightline@law.georgetown.edu
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Caribbean Law Students Association (CLSA)
Promote unity, understanding and friendship among Caribbean and non-Caribbean students; addresses legal issues of importance to the Caribbean region.
Catholic Forum
Fosters a spirit of Catholic community and provides a forum for issues relevant to Catholicism.
China Legal Forum
Promotes Sino-U.S. undertstanding and addresses aspects of legal and economical development in China and regions of Chinese culture.
Christian Legal Society
An interdemoninational group that discusses issues common to their shared faith and experiences as prospective lawyers, as well as Bible study, fellowship and prayer.
cls@law.georgetown.edu
Corporate Law Association (CLA)
Educates its members about the sope of business law practice, to provide a forum to explore legal issues that relate to business and to develop ties between the association and the Washington business law community.
corporatelaw@law.georgetown.edu
Georgetown Chess Club
Introduces chess to the community and provides a venue for chess enthusiasts to improve skills.
Georgetown Law Committee on National Security
Seeks to raise awareness of the importance of national security and the role of law.
pdd22@law.georgetown.edu
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Georgetown Law Democrats
Fosters the exchange of ideas and encourages political debates; works for the election of Democratic candiates on the local, state and federal levels through voter education and registration.
lawdems@law.georgetown.edu
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Environmental Law Society
Provides information on environmental law and sponsors a speakers program; praticipates in community events; promotes recycling.
Equal Justice Foundation (EJF)
Promotes public service law; raises subsidies for and administers a student-funded fellowship program for summer student internships in public interest organizations.
ejf@law.georgetown.edu
Evasive Maneuvers
Offers students the opportunity to perform and take classes in various styles and levels of dance
Evening Student Association
Serves the special needs of evening students and provides seminars, social events and speakers.
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Federalist Society
An organization of conservative and libertarian law students, faculty and lawyers; hosts national symposiums on issues such as federalism and judicial activism.
Fedsoc@law.georgetown.edu
Foreign Lawyers at Georgetown (FLAG)
Promotes international legal and cultural understanding, by a comparative law aproach, through social academic and professional interaction between its members, the Georgetown community and law schools in the United States and abroad.
flag@law.georgetown.edu
Georgetown Law Friends of Liberty
Promotes the idea that individual liberty is the cornerstone of the democratic experiment and encourages the free exchange of ideas to further the goal of protecting liberty.
Friends of Transfer Students Association
Serves the special needs of transfer students and provides seminars, social events and speakers
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GEMA Law
Provides information to prospective lawyers in the field of Sports and Entertainment law; sponsors speakers, seminars and conferences.
Georgetown Gilbert & Sullivan Society (GG&SS)
Performs a musical, a dramatic production and a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta each year; organizes outings to local theatrical productions.
ggss@law.georgetown.edu
Global Race and Identity Project
Global Race and Identity Project draws from and extends the teachings and practice of Critical Race Theory, examining race and its intersection with different identities.
Georgetown Golf Club
Fosters participation in golf and encourages wide-spread coed participation and community involvement
golf@law.georgetown.edu
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Georgetown Human Rights Action
Georgetown Human Rights Action members believe in taking action to combat de-humanizing policies, practices, and rhetoric, whether they occur in the urban centers of the United States or the rural sections of the developing world. In pursuit of this goal, we organize advocacy campaigns, educational events, fact-finding missions, and other forms of direct action. We strive to give a voice to the unheard, and put a face on the unseen victims of abuse world-wide.
Habitat for Humanity
Creates awareness and educates others about the problems of affordable housing, decent housing, and homelessness.
Hoya Lawya Runners
Forum for runners of all levels to participate in races. Educates members on the benefits and methods of running, as well as provides a social opportunity for individuals who have an interest in running.
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Innocence Project
Assists in the investigation and aid of wrongfully convicted individuals whose innocence can be proven through the use of DNA testing.
innocenceproj@law.georgetown.edu
International Law Society (ILS)
Seeks to increase interest in, and understanding of, comparative and international law practice by sponsoring speakers and panel discussions.
intlaw@law.georgetown.edu
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J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Helps its members deal with the intellectual, spiritual, and social challenges encountered in the quest for achieving excellence in body, mind and spirit.
Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA)
Provides a sense of community for Jewish students by pursuing the cultural, political, religious, social, historical and ethical interests of the Georgetown Jewish community.
jlsa@law.georgetown.edu
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Korean American Law Students Association (KALSA)
Fosters a deeper understanding and awareness of the Korean-American community and culture through social activities, lectures and panel discussions.
kalsa@law.georgetown.edu
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Latin American Law Student Association
Provides a forum for discussion on important issues affecting the Hispanic community
Alianza@law.georgetown.edu
Georgetown Law-Militia
The purpose of the Georgetown Law-Militia shall be to foster greater awareness of legal issues concerning the right to keep and bear arms and the human right of self-defense.
LL.M. Tax Council
Graduate law student organization which focuses on tax law
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Military Law Society
Serves as a social and academic forum for those interested in the armed forces or military law
Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA)
Promotes unity and joint action among Muslim students through educational, social, cultural, and religious activities.
muslim@law.georgetown.edu
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National Lawyers Guild (NLG)
Maintains a longstanding interest in labor struggles and undertakes innovative projects in housing, military law, immigration, human rights, affirmative action and foreign affairs.
nlg@law.georgetown.edu
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Georgetown Organization for Education Law
Serves the needs of Georgetown students and the community who are interested in the interrelationship between Education Law and policy.
Outlaw
Fosters greater awareness of legal issues concerning gays, lesbians and bisexuals.
outlaw@law.georgetown.edu
Georgetown Outreach
Outreach is a student-run organization that gets students away from campus (and out of the library) and into the community to participate in a variety of exciting projects throughout Washington, DC.
outreach@law.georgetown.edu
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Pakistani Law Students Association
The purpose of the Pakistani Law Students Association shall be to stimulate thought and activity among Georgetown Law students, promote interest in Pakistani affairs, and further the philosophy and culture of Pakistan.
Phi Alpha Delta (PAD)
A legal fraternity that works to create a strong bond uniting students and teachers of the Law Center with members of the Bench and Bar.
Progressive Alliance for Life (PAL)
Progressive Alliance for Life seeks life-affirming solutions to the problems of abortion, assisted suicide, human cloning, and the death penalty.
prolife@law.georgetown.edu
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Republican Law Students Association
Provides a forum for the rational discourse of Republican ideals and a framework through which Republican members of the Law Center community can participate in the political process.
lawrepub@law.georgetown.edu
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Society for Health Law & Bioethics
Provides a forum for students and faculty who share an interest in law, medicine, science, health care and ethical issues.
GULC Softball Club
Fosters wide-spread, coed participation in softball, encouraging a greater sense of camaradarie and spirit among the student body by participating in regional and national tournaments.
softball@law.georgetown.edu
South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA)
Seeks to cultivate greater understanding of South Asia through cultural activities and speakers; fosters a sense of community and pride among South Asian students.
salsa@law.georgetown.edu
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF)
Seeks to educate on animal rights and the legal issues surrounding animal welfare.
saldf@law.georgetown.edu
Student Intellectual Property Law Association (SIPLA)
Provides regular programs that explore various aspects of intellectual propery law, including patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and related antitrust law issues.
sipla@law.georgetown.edu
Georgetown Law Students for Choice
Committed to increasing education and professional training in reproductive rights law. (This group is not funded by the Student Bar Association)
Students for Sensible Drug Policy
Provides a forum for discussion on the political process and alternative solutions to the War on Drugs.
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Turkish Law Society
Encourages discussion and understanding involving Turkey through academic, professional and social interaction.
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United Nations at Georgetown
Creates opportunities for discussion of UN topics, provides efficient information on UN activities, and promotes UN internships.
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Wine Tasters
Educates the GULC community about all aspects of wine tasting including appreciation, history, health benefits, paring of wine with food, and local vineyards.
winetast@law.georgetown.edu
Georgetown Law Women's Basketball Club
The purpose of the Georgetown Law Women's Basketball Club shall be to foster a greater sense of community among the Law Center's student body by encouraging athletic females, and males that wish to join them, to participate in various basketball and athletic activities.
Women of Color Collective (WCC)
Promotes educational, career and social growth of women of color by addressing the specific needs of the female minority community at GULC.
Women's Legal Alliance (WLA)
A feminist organization, with a diverse membership, concerned with promoting the status of, and providing support for, women.
wla@law.georgetown.edu
Workers' Solidarity Group
Workers' Solidarity Group (WSG) is a student organization committed to building and maintaining solidarity with campus workers. We provide English as a second language classes, and are working to form a workers' resource center which will provide legal referrals. We also work with employees to ensure workers fair pay and benefits that are in line with Georgetown's "Living Wage Policy."
workers-solidarity-group@googlegroups.com
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Georgetown Youth Advocacy Group
Educates, advocates and promotes awareness and sensitivity to the complex range of issues affecting children.
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