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AASV combats sexual violence and rape culture through education, advocacy, and systemic reform. The organization is committed to inclusiveness and recognizes that sexual violence is a communal harm. Students in AASV examine the legal and social underpinning of sexual violence and rape culture, shifting and encouraging discourse around gender roles, coercion, and consent in Georgetown University Law Center and the broader law community.

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The purposes of the ACLU of GULC are:

1. To advance discussion of civil liberties on campus.
2. To advocate respect thereof at all levels of government.
3. To support the local chapters of the ACLU however possible.

We defend and promote the protections encompassed in the Bill of Rights of the Federal Constitution, as well as all other rights that protect inhabitants of this country from unnecessarily unjust or invasive government action.

These purposes shall be achieved by sponsoring speakers and debates on timely subjects, and keeping the campus community apprised of government actions that implicate our civil liberties.

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The vision of the American Constitution Society is to realize "the promises of the U.S. Constitution by building and leading a diverse legal community that dedicates itself to advancing and defending democracy, justice, equality, and liberty; to securing a government that serves the public interest; and to guarding against the abuse of law and the concentration of power."

The purpose of this chapter, as a subsidiary of that national organization, is to build and maintain such a legal community at Georgetown University Law Center through programming, activism, scholarship, professional opportunities, and mentorship.

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The Arab Law Students Association is the affinity group for Arab culture and heritage at Georgetown University Law Center.

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The purpose of the Georgetown Armenian Law Students Association shall be to promote Armenian culture and heritage at GULC, to raise awareness of the 1915 Armenian Genocide on our campus, to assist legislative efforts with other Armenian organizations in Washington D.C. for the purposes of furthering global justice and stemming the consequences of persecution against the community, and to create an environment where students of Armenian and non-Armenian background can come together in order to contribute to making Georgetown a more diverse Law Center.

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It shall be the purpose of APALSA: 1) To create programming designed to foster the academic, social, and professional growth of the Asian Pacific American student body. 2) To serve as a source of support for Asian Pacific American students and the Georgetown University Law Center community. 3) To promote community among Asian Pacific American students, faculty, and staff at the Georgetown University Law Center. 4) To support initiatives designed to promote diversity on the Georgetown University Law Center campus. 5) To encourage solidarity between the Asian Pacific American community and other communities of color at the Georgetown University Law Center. 6) To recruit and retain students of color, especially those who identify as Asian Pacific American. 7) To promote a greater understanding of Asian Pacific American culture and the role our identities play in the legal field.

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For more than seventy years, the Barristers' Council has been providing students at Georgetown University Law Center with opportunities to hone their advocacy skills. Students who are interested in joining the Council do so through the Appellate Advocacy, Trial Advocacy, and ADR Advocacy divisions, which sponsor a number of intrascholastic competitions every year. Students chosen to join Barristers' Council begin intensive training to represent Georgetown Law at national and international advocacy competitions.

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Membership validation does not mean acceptance into Barristers' Council. To join Barristers' Council, prospective members will be invited to join based on their performance in the Greenhalgh, Bellamy, Beaudry, or Leahy Competition.

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To create a student-run tech and policy focused podcast highlighting relevant and timely work by Tech Institute faculty, students, alumni, and fellows for consumption by other practitioners, students, greater tech community, and those considering applying to Georgetown.

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Beyond A Reasonable Stout (BARS) is the only craft beer tasting club at Georgetown Law University Center (GULC). We have historically hosted approximately six free tastings and co-hosted a variety of other events with various student organizations over the course of the year to students of all years, including evening students and LLMs.

Our mission is to provide the following:

(1) A welcoming and informative space. At BARS events, attendees can familiarize themselves with a selection of craft, local, and independent beers. We provide tasting notes and resources to students so that they may be able to develop a sophisticated and worldly palate. Craft beer has increasingly become a part of the young professional culture, and we believe some degree of knowledge and sophistication is personally and professionally beneficial.

(2) A relaxed setting. BARS events provide attendees with the opportunity to meet students outside of the classroom, including evening students and LLMs (every semester we have a substantial minority of LLM attendance at our tastings). We are dedicated to making sure that Georgetown Law students maintain a healthy mental wellbeing by socializing with the greater GULC community. Bringing together diverse students is essential to (a) establishing strong interpersonal connections, (b) allowing 1Ls to seek advice and mentorship from upperclassmen in an informal and stress-free environment, and (c) building a stronger Georgetown Law community.

(3) A safe environment. We are committed to making sure that all attending students (a) are, and feel at all times, safe and within the confines of a familiar on-campus location benefiting from the protective services of the school, (b) are given alcohol in a controlled and responsible environment, and (c) have access to an active community upon which they can rely to ensure and support their safety and wellbeing. We know that students will face extensive exposure to alcohol throughout their studies and careers, and believe fostering a healthy relationship with alcohol, and a peer support system, is a positive step in preventing substance abuse problems.

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The purposes of BLSA shall be the following:
1. To ascertain and to effectuate the needs and goals of the Black law student at Georgetown University Law Center;
2. To foster and develop a culture of robust achievement;
3. To promote and embolden an attitude of professional competence;
4. To establish and maintain a community of support and encouragement;
5. To promote a greater representation of Black law students in all pertinent spheres of activity within Georgetown University Law Center including, but not limited to, the Student Bar Association, Standing Committees, Clinical Programs, Law Review, Law Journals, and Barristers' Council;
6. To use our position as Black law students at Georgetown University Law Center to increase the recruitment and retention of Black law students at our institution;
7. To encourage and increase the recruitment and retention of adjunct, tenure-track and tenured Black professors at Georgetown University Law Center.
8. To influence the Georgetown University Law Center to use its legal expertise and prestige to effectively bring about changes within the legal system responsive to needs of the Black community;
9. To focus on the relationship of the Black attorney to the American legal structure; to instill a greater awareness in Black attorneys and law students of the needs of the Black Community and to encourage a greater commitment towards meeting those needs;
10. To use our legal training to focus on the social, economic, political, and legal issues in the Black community; and
11. To do anything necessary and proper to accomplish the aforementioned purposes.

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CLS exists to provide opportunities for students to fellowship with one another through prayer and worship, dedicate time to understanding the role of Christian law students in serving and advocating for the most vulnerable members of society (e.g., racial minorities, low-income communities, families affected by COVID-19, etc.), and address significant cultural and political issues through biblical study. To fulfill our mission, we want (1) to partner with churches and community organizations in the DC-MD-VA to provide food and resources for families and individuals in need; (2) to host weekly Bible studies centered around justice and putting faith in action; and (3) to invite Christian leaders and attorneys to engage with us around issues of the law, politics, and culture.

We plan to share programming, educational resources, and opportunities to worship together in
pursuit of this mission. We invite you on this journey with us to "do justice, love mercy, and walk
humbly with our God."

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The purpose of the Georgetown Corporate & Financial Law Organization ("CFLO" or "the Organization") shall be to provide a forum for Georgetown University Law Center ("GULC") students and alumni interested in meeting and discussing current topics in corporate and financial law and to provide CFLO members with access to experienced practitioners, members of academia, professional organizations, and fellow students to facilitate professional competence and career advancement.

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The purpose of the Corporate Crime & Anti-Corruption Law Students Association
(CCAC) is to create a forum for students to pursue their interests in the field of
corporate crime and anti-corruption. CCAC’s vision is to create opportunities for
Georgetown University Law Center students and alumni to engage with different areas
of the law related to financial crimes, including but not limited to corporate compliance,
anti-money laundering, government enforcement, asset recovery, counter-terrorism
financing, white-collar defense, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, bribery, and internal
investigations.
CCAC hopes to foster a community of shared interests and passions for Georgetown
University Law Center students, faculty, and staff through programming, professional
opportunities, and mentorship.

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Exploring the Intersection of Law and Technology

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Recognizing the continuing legal challenges faced by indigent populations of Detroit, Michigan and the surrounding areas, DLA shall organize an opportunity for the students of Georgetown University Law Center to serve the most vulnerable of the city during Spring Break. Building upon the well-established relationships with various public interest organizations in the city, DLA shall provide a unique service and travel opportunity outside the District of Columbia. We are dedicated to encouraging students to explore beyond their backyard and engaging in public service in communities of demonstrated need.

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The mission of the Disabled Law Students Association is to (i) foster a supportive community for students with disabilities, (ii) advocate for the concerns and needs of the diverse disability community, (iii) promote the success of students with disabilities on campus and beyond through professional development, (iv) bring awareness to non-disabled students about the need for intersectional approaches that are inclusive of the disability community, and (v) advocate for structural, political, and social reforms that acknowledge and respect the aims of disability justice and accessibility within the Georgetown Law community and beyond.

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Our mission statement from the ELS Constitution, included below, is "to promote environmental law at Georgetown University Law Center and provide opportunities for student involvement, as well as service, education, and career development." To achieve this purpose, ELS maintains three main goals: (1) to promote educational opportunities involving environmental law on campus, (2) to aid with career advancement through networking, information, and access to current professionals, including GULC environmental law faculty, and (3) to contribute to the growth and inclusivity of the environmental law community on campus, particularly for marginalized groups who have been historically excluded from the environmental movement.

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The Equal Justice Foundation seeks to ensure no Georgetown University Law student is financially precluded from pursuing summer legal work they are passionate about in the public sector. The Equal Justice Foundation raises money during the year to fund scholarships for students seeking unpaid or low-paid internships during the summer.

EJF volunteers who contribute a minimum number of hours to fundraising efforts are entered into a lottery to win a supplemental summer funding award! For more details and eligibility criteria, visit OPICS' guaranteed summer funding website: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/your-life-career/career-exploration-professional-development/for-jd-students/public-interest-funding/guaranteed-summer-funding/.

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The Georgetown University Law Center ("Georgetown Law") student chapter of The Federalist Society is dedicated to the principles that the state exists to preserve the natural law of human freedom; that the separation of governmental powers is central to the U.S. Constitution; that the duty of the federal and state judiciaries is to say what the law is, not what it should be; and that any and all threats to these principles must be vigorously resisted through the means of civic engagement, open debate, intelligent discourse, and generosity of spirit.

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Georgetown Law Ski & Snowboard Club

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Georgetown FGSU is the first-generation student group on campus. We aim to pool the energies and creativity of our members to advocate for a Georgetown Law that is more inclusive and comfortable for 1G students. Our primary goal is to help facilitate the transition to law school for first-generation graduates at Georgetown Law by building a supportive community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

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The Georgetown African Law Society exists in recognition of the deep need for a platform on the Georgetown Law campus that centers on the development of Africa and African students. As an association, it is designed to provide an opportunity for Georgetown lawyers and law students of African descent; those with an affinity for the continent, and all with Africa-focused career goals to come together. It is intended to be a space for comradery, networking, knowledge sharing, debate, and care.

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The Georgetown Art Law Association provides programming to students interested in learning more about art law and networking with professionals in the field. GALA focuses on information and encouragement on pursuing a career in art or cultural protection law. For the Fall 2020 semester, we hope to both continue engaging with returning members and recruit new members while utilizing virtual platforms to support our ends of education, community, and artistic appreciation.

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We are a Brazilian Association but not only for Brazilians. We are a Law Association but not only for Law discussions. We are more than that. We are a space to foster ideas and relationships related to Brazil, such as law, culture, economy, politics, business, and more.

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The Georgetown Criminal Law Association (GCLA) is dedicated to the principles of criminal justice. Its purpose is to stimulate conversation about law enforcement, corrections, prosecution, and defense while producing social, informational, and professional opportunities for students interested in the criminal justice system.

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Georgetown Defenders is committed to developing and sustaining a robust community of future public defenders and advocates working to challenge the many injustices in the criminal legal system.

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The purpose of "Georgetown Energy Law Group" (GELG) shall be to support students interested in practicing within the wide field of energy law by bringing together students, professors and the energy law community to discuss trending topics in energy law and prepare students to enter the job market. GELG focuses on educating students by introducing technical topics in the energy industry, providing networking opportunities that include connecting with Georgetown University Law Center alumni and professors, and participating in events with external organizations.

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