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PHI DELTA PHI - THE FIRST AND STILL THE BEST!

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 21^st 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!