<p>I'm an undergraduate freshman at a decent public university. I've done a lot of research on law schools, the LSAT, soft factors, majors, etc. Although I don't claim to be self-sufficient, I'm usually pretty independent. So my question is: is it worth it to join a professional frat like Phi Alpha Delta? Or am I better off focusing my time on grades and other soft factors?</p>
<p>Focus on grades and having a good time.</p>
<p>I agree with focusing on studies and stuff you enjoy. I was a chapter officer of Phi Alpha Delta. We did a few interesting activities and socialized a bit, but it was inconsequential when it came to networking and job hunting. </p>
<p>Other schools may have more active chapters that would do things you'd enjoy. If this is something you're ultimately interested in doing, you'll have to check out the chapter in the law school you attend.</p>
<p>Actually, I was talking about joining a law frat at my undergrad, rather than law school. At that stage, does membership give a noticeable push?</p>
<p>What do they tell you? How successful they are at grooming candidates? There is a reason they exist.</p>
<p>Like any club or other organization, if joining a law fraternity would allow you to explore your interests, then you should consider joining. However, joining a law fraternity will give you no bigger a boost in law school admissions than any other club or organization you might join.</p>
<p>it depends on how strong the chapter is at your school. the active chapters tend to me more exclusive, with a bigger time commitment. they do, however, provide leadership opps as well as a lot of useful information for law school/law in general. there is also good networking when you join p.a.d., not just within your chapter/chapter alumni but also with other chapters, with law school chapters, and with alumni around the world.</p>
<p>i'd say it's worth it, as long as you make sure to balance your time. remember, for law school, it's lsat first, gpa second, anything else a distant third.</p>
<p>Joining a law fraternity as an undergraduate would not likely have much impact on your chances of admission to law school. The most likely benefits to you would be social in nature.</p>