In 1869, four law students at the University Of Michigan
School Of Law responded to a call from their faculty to create an organization
that would be dedicated to enhancing the image of lawyers. Little
did they know that they would become charter members of what would ultimately
become the oldest legal organization in continuous existence in the United
States. Pre-dating even the American Bar
Association, Phi Delta Phi remains the first professional fraternal
organization in North America.
Phi Delta Phi's expansion made it an international
organization by 1896, well before other legal fraternal organizations even existed. Since our founding, Phi Delta Phi has grown
exponentially and geographically. Today,
Phi Delta Phi has more chapters in Canada, Europe and Latin America than any
other legal fraternal organization. Our
reach is truly worldwide, and our mission of promoting civility, scholarship
and professionalism in the practice of law remains unchanged as we approach our
sesquicentennial.
Our members distinguish themselves in the practice of
law. Perhaps that is because Phi Delta
Phi seeks the best and the brightest students.
The list of Phi Delta Phis who have achieved remarkable career successes
while remaining true to our principles is far too lengthy to recite here. To illustrate the point, however, shortly
after the turn of the 21st Century, the Chief Justices of the
Supreme Courts of the United States, Canada, and Mexico were all Phi Delta Phis. This circumstance alone speaks volumes about
what it means to be a Phi Delta Phi.
Distinguish yourself.
Make the cut. Join Phi Delta
Phi!
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M. CavesStudent Inns: Stephens - University of San Francisco
