EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Student Bar Association

The Student Bar Association is a member of the American Law Student Association, which is affiliated with the American Bar Association. The SBA provides a number of student services and sponsors a variety of academic and social activities. The officers of the Student Bar Association are elected by the student body at large.

Women's Law Student Association

The Women's Law Student Association was organized to provide an opportunity for women to discuss and work with common professional interests and problems. Membership is open to all students. The philosophy and activities of the organization are as varied as its membership.

Black American Law Student Association

There is an active chapter of the Black American Law Student Association (BALSA) at the University of Arkansas School of Law. The members of the Arkansas BALSA chapter work as a collective body to inform black students of the availability and advantages of a legal education, promote the academic success of black law students at Arkansas, and increase the awareness and commitment of the legal profession to the black community.

University of Arkansas Public Interest Law Foundation

Established by and for students who are interested in pursuing legal careers with public interest organizations, the Coalition selects projects in the environmental law, government law, agency law, health law, and criminal law areas.

Christian Legal Society

CLS is a non-denominational organization whose primary purpose is to integrate law school and the practice of law with the Christian life.

Legal Fraternities

Three of the largest national fraternities, Delta Theta Phi, Phi Alpha Delta, and Phi Delta Phi, maintain active chapters in the Law School. The fraternities are both service and social groups. Fraternity activities range from maintaining a used book exchange to sponsoring social get-togethers. Membership is open to all interested students.