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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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"The purpose of playing, whose end, both at the first and now, was and is, to hold as 'twere the mirror up to nature."

Since its founding in 1973, The Georgetown Gilbert & Sullivan Society ("GGSS") has provided a forum in which Georgetown University Law Center students, alumni, faculty, and staff, alongside volunteers from the community at large, can produce and perform theatre. GGSS strives to foster social and professional networks, utilizing a shared passion for the performing arts as a launchpad for greater engagement. Much like the law itself, our organization aims to evolve with the needs of society, and these shifting ideals require outreach to diverse scholars and artists. Our ultimate objective is to serve as a creative outlet for dynamic voices, reflecting their perspectives through an exploration of both modern and classic texts in light of the happenings in the world around them. All the world's a stage; come and join us on ours!

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The Georgetown Green Campus Alliance (GGCA) is dedicated to promoting sustainable, environmentally-friendly initiatives on the Georgetown Law campus. GGCA seeks to educate and mobilize students of Georgetown Law to maximize the presence of usable green space on-campus and create community through two starter initiatives: 1) Campus Garden Initiative, and 2) Gewirz Compost Project. The Campus Garden Initiative offers students and community members a place to learn about organic food systems, providing service opportunities in sustainable gardening, food distribution, and community outreach. The Gewirz Compost Project seeks to promote sustainable waste practices through the installment of a composting program at the Gewirz Student Center. Through these initiatives, as well as our panel events, our hope is to raise awareness through education and promote advocacy.

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Established in 2008, Georgetown International Arbitration Society, or GIAS, is a student organization composed of past and present students of Georgetown University Law Center. Our goal is to promote international arbitration by facilitating discussion about it among students, academics, and practitioners, mainly through organizing events.

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The Georgetown International Law Society (GILS) is dedicated to expanding and deepening students' interest in the various fields of International Law. Our mission is to help foster a community of like-minded students who are interested in pursuing International Law as their career in the future through events such as panel discussions, guest speakers, networking, and social meetings.

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Georgetown Law Advocates for Life (AFL) in affiliation with Americans United for Life advances and educates about the dignity of all human life, especially the unborn. AFL is committed to the end of legalized abortion, euthanasia, and physician assisted suicide, and to the promotion of medical research and biotechnologies that protect the dignity of human life. In order to achieve these goals, AFL will primarily host speaker events on a range of topics relating to the dignity of human life and organize volunteer opportunities to serve pregnant and parenting individuals both on the Law Center campus and in the greater DC area.

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The mission of the Federal Bar Association is to strengthen the federal legal system and administration of justice by serving the interests and the needs of the federal practitioner, both public and private, the federal judiciary, and the public they serve.

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The Chapter's activities encourage learning and educational enrichment around areas of federal legal practice and developments relating to the federal judiciary, and promote and serve the interests of the student members in areas of professional opportunities and career development in areas of federal practice. Events planned for Fall 2022 include a breakdown of the infrastructure bill with faculty and attorneys from the FBA Capitol Hill Chapter, a happy hour resume edit and networking with FBA attorneys, and a mixer with attorneys in specific federal practices.

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The purpose of the Georgetown Law Chess Club is to provide a fun, competitive, and engaging
atmosphere where students can unwind and make new friends over a classic board game. The
club is open to players of all skill levels, including complete beginners. Club events include
weekly casual games, tournaments, and socials.

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Our mission is to provide a safe and convenient place for members to play indoor soccer and meet others with similar interests in the sport. We see our gatherings as an opportunity to balance academic studies with physical activity, and recognize the unique way that soccer brings together students from all over the world. Our mission includes:

1. Providing a space for players of all levels to participate in matches on a regular basis.
2. Providing social interaction for members who share a mutual interest in soccer.
3. Coordinating with the Georgetown Law Sport and Fitness Center to promote and run occasional tournaments and promote other athletic endeavors.

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The Georgetown Law Rugby Football Club encourages coed participation in rugby, teaching the game and culture of our sport and providing an opportunity for competitive recreation and networking.

Despite our exclusive name, we are an inclusive club comprised of not only law students, but students in all of Georgetown's graduate programs, recent alumni, and friends. All are welcome to play and no experience is necessary.

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The Georgetown Law Softball Club (The Softball Club) is a student-led group with nearly 100 members that get together to play softball and engage in recreation outside of the classroom at the Georgetown University Law Center. The Softball Club welcomes students of all ability-levels taking courses at Georgetown Law including full-time JD, part-time JD, LLM, and graduate level students. Its mission is to provide a community to all of its members.

The Softball Club provides a valuable opportunity for students to decompress and meet fellow students outside of the academic setting. The Softball Club also equips students with experiences and skills that will help them feel comfortable participating in softball outings with their future employers. Softball is common among law firms, government agencies, non-profits, and even chambers, and can help students build relationships with their co-workers that go beyond the office.

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Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance, Law Division (GEMALaw) exists to bring entertainment, media, sports, and new technology law information and speakers to the Georgetown Law community. The entertainment sphere is an exciting and rapidly growing legal field constantly transformed by new technology and advancements. While many are familiar with film, tv, music, sports, and video games from the layman perspective, the legal careers they represent are often unknown and confusing for law students. GEMALaw exists to teach students about this field and introduce them to practitioners. Through our annual Spring GEMA Symposium, as well as monthly speaker events and panels, GEMA hopes students will be able to learn more about the legal issues surrounding this exciting industry. Entertainment law intersects many other areas of the law from intellectual property and free speech concerns to the right of publicity, information privacy, employment and labor law, and more.
Symposium topics cover hot button issues of the day and have included in the past the Music Modernization Act, compensation of NCAA collegiate athletes, facial recognition and data privacy, and working with producers and talent in the music industry. While students are able to learn some of these topics in the classroom, GEMA brings concrete career path information, as well as our widespread alumni network, directly to the Law Center in order to increase engagement and interest in this exciting workspace. By counseling 1Ls and those looking for work in the industry, we hope to help law students become more comfortable with the terminology and business models of the entertainment law world. We aim to open up the diverse array of in-house careers within the Entertainment framework to our members. Additionally, we hope to educate and excite students looking to learn more about the area while building a community of those with like-minded interests who want to explore what entertainment law has to offer.

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The mission of the Georgetown Law Students for Democratic Reform is to identify,
discuss, and promote candidates, legislation, policies, and activism that advance
democratic reform.

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The purpose of Georgetown LawCappella shall be to form a group of co-ed Georgetown University Law Center students dedicated to arranging, teaching, learning and performing its own versions of popular songs at various public and private functions.

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The Georgetown Law Socialist Student Union has a two-fold purpose: (i) It aims to make socialist education available to the students of Georgetown Law and the community at large, with the goal of providing a forum for socialist scholars at a top-tier legal institution; (ii) It advocates for the student body, functioning as a sort of graduate student union, advocating for higher pay for Research Assistants, credit for students on journals and on Barrister's Council, and better living conditions in Gewirtz, among other issues.

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The purpose of Georgetown Texas Club shall be to create a network for students interested in learning about the Texas legal market and interacting with fellow students who share that interest.

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Georgetown Youth Advocates's mission is to educate the Georgetown Law community about legal and policy issues affecting youth and to support Georgetown Law students pursue internships and careers in youth advocacy.

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Teach In plans and implements lessons on civics, basic legal principles, and careers in the law for DMV-area middle school and high school students. Our organization provides a unique opportunity for Georgetown Law students to pass on their knowledge and expertise to the next generation of aspiring lawyers. Teach In facilitates interactions that deepen DC-area students' understanding of the legal profession and legal careers while simultaneously encouraging Georgetown students to connect to the community in which they live.

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Health Law Society aims to educate Georgetown Law students about opportunities in health law and connect students to practitioners in the field.

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Homecourt is an annual charity basketball event that raises money for the Washington Legal Clinic through a friendly competition between Congressmen/women and Georgetown Law Professors. The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless was founded in 1987 to break down barriers to access to justice for people struggling with homelessness in the nation's capital. We envision a just and inclusive community for all residents of the District of Columbia, where housing is a human right and where every individual and family has equal access to the resources they need to thrive.

Questions? Reach out to Mason & Chase at: mag459@georgetown.edu & cwg45@georgetown.edu

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The purpose of Hoya Lawya Runners shall be to:
1. Provide a forum for runners of all levels to participate in organized and non-organized runs and races.
2. Educate members on the benefits and joys of running and fitness generally.
3. Educate members on proper methods of running as a means of reducing injury and maximizing individual health and wellness.
4. Provide social interaction for individuals who share a mutual interest in running.

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Friends outside your section and year! We often go on "pub runs," "coffee runs," and enter races like the Arboretum 5K and the Cherry Blossom 10mi.

As running can cause injuries and many of us want to do biathlons or triathlons, we are also adding swimming and biking opportunities to our normal repertoire of runs.

Join us on campus groups, and ask to join our WhatsApp group!

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If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice transforms the law and policy
landscape through advocacy, support, and organizing so all people have the power to
determine if, when, and how to define, create, and sustain families with dignity and to
actualize sexual and reproductive wellbeing on their own terms.

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ILSA believes that the political, civil, social, economic, and human rights of all international (im)migrants should be protected, regardless of the impetus for their movement, whether for humanitarian protection, economic reasons, family reunification, climate-driven relocation, or any other reason(s). Individuals can be (im)migrants regardless of whether their migration is temporary or permanent, lawful or unlawful, and voluntary or forced. ILSA envisions a world in which the human rights of all people who cross borders are respected and safeguarded.

The purpose of ILSA is to advocate for the protection of (im)migrants' human rights by promoting immigration laws and policies grounded in dignity and respect. ILSA recognizes that establishing (im)migrant-centered immigration laws and policies requires an intersectional approach that considers the disparate effects of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation and identity, class, and membership in a particular social group on the obstacles faced by (im)migrants. The main goal of ILSA is to pursue this vision and purpose through work at the local, regional, national, and international levels. ILSA focuses primarily on education and professional development, advocacy, and community outreach.

ILSA educates law students about (im)migration laws, government practices, policy advocacy, (im)migrant justice issues, and careers in immigration law. ILSA invites attorneys, legislators, organizers, and advocates to engage with Georgetown University Law Center ("GULC") students in conversations about (im)migration policies and patterns, public interest immigration law careers, current developments in U.S. immigration law, and more. ILSA members will be able to utilize the information from these events and programs to better inform their future roles within the immigration law field. Such education and training programs enable ILSA to enhance the GULC community's understanding and use of legal norms designed to protect (im)migrants, as well as progressive developments in law and practice.

ILSA engages in advocacy efforts to change the U.S. immigration legal system, promote (im)migrant justice, and help law students develop meaningful advocacy skills. ILSA collaborates with other GULC student organizations, nonprofit organizations, and community members in pursuit of advocacy opportunities that advance ILSA values, principles, and standards at the local, regional, national, and international levels. Promoting (im)migrant justice principles with lawmakers and in areas of thematic normative development can serve to solidify the breadth of legal norms protecting the rights of all (im)migrants.

Community outreach is vital to promoting and protecting (im)migrants' rights. ILSA works closely with local organizations and larger coalitions in support of efforts aimed to increase (im)migrants' access to justice. ILSA members volunteer at citizenship clinics, DACA renewal clinics, policy advocacy civil actions, and other public interest community-led activities. ILSA members also attend educational events hosted by local and national immigration law organizations.

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The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) organizes law students and lawyers to develop and enforce a set of legal and human rights for refugees and displaced persons. Mobilizing direct legal aid, litigation, and systemic advocacy, IRAP serves the world's most persecuted individuals and empowers the next generation of human rights leaders. The Georgetown Law Chapter works to support that mission.

Visit our site for more info on IRAP, how to get involved and to sign up for our newsletter: https://irapgeorgetownlaw.org/

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This Association intends to bring together international students from our diverse student body and integrate them into the Georgetown Law community. By providing adequate support through mentoring schemes and socials, we hope that international students can settle into their new lives in the U.S. with relative ease and start taking advantage of all that Georgetown Law has to offer. We also intend on providing careers support through organizing networking events with international attorneys, collaborating with the Law Center Visa Organization to help international students navigate the U.S. visa system, and partnering with the Office of Career Strategy (OCS), the Office of Public Interest and Community Service (OPICS) and the Office of Graduate Careers (OGC) to offer better careers advice for our international student body. In addition, we aim to promote the prospects of working in international offices by circulating private and public sector postings for overseas positions.

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We affirm the strength brought to the law by a lawyer's personal religious conviction. We strive through public service and professional excellence to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law.

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1. To make great contribution to diversify and enrich the Georgetown University Law Center society;
2. To promote cultural exchange among students at Georgetown Law;
3. To promote Japanese culture, customs, heritages and traditions;
in order to contribute to evolve Japanese legal, academic and professional studies at Georgetown Law;
4. To fully commit, collaborate and cooperate with Georgetown Law administration and any other student organizations to prosper such great opportunities.

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The Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) is a community outlet and organization for Jewish students of all backgrounds and beliefs at Georgetown University Law Center. Our presence on campus aims to foster our members' expression and exploration of their Jewish identities personally, professionally, culturally, and spiritually. By offering engaging and meaningful JLSA programming and by connecting students with other Jewish organizations and alumni, we contribute to the wellbeing of Jewish students at the Law Center, the broader Georgetown community, and the D.C. Jewish community in which we operate.

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Guided by the Jewish value B’tzelem Elohim, or literally in the image of G-d, we form this group to create a space for Jewish students to build community and advocate for peace, justice, and human rights.

We establish this group in the shadow of the horrific violence of the last month. Not only do we
recognize the violence on October 7, 2023 in which 1,400 Israeli citizens were killed and a further
approximately 200 were taken hostage by Hamas, but we also stand firmly opposed to the
subsequent devastation and ongoing bombing campaign and ground invasion carried out by Israel against Gaza, which has, to date, killed approximately 10,000 Palestinians, more than 4,000 of them children. These numbers are overwhelming, and the human stories within them even more so. Many of us have been struck by grief over the past month—and have struggled between our grief and apprehension. Apprehension for a rise in antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes, as groups tracking hate report a tripling in rates of both forms of hatred. Apprehension for political discourse that makes pawns of our grief and that of our community by weaponizing anger and fear.

Apprehension of a climate in which groups seek to exploit Jewish experience for political, narrative, or military gain, or co-opt Palestinian activism to spread antisemitism.
It has been inspiring to see the solidarity that has cut through these toxic discourses and flashes of hate. Jewish leaders and groups, from the families of hostages to Jews across the diaspora, have joined calls for a humanitarian ceasefire and Palestinian self-determination. Pro-Palestine activists repeatedly reject anti-Jewish infiltrators at rallies and make that rejection an integrated element of their advocacy for justice in Palestine.

Inspired by these activists for peace and our own Judaism, we form this organization to advocate for “a positive peace which is the presence of justice.” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Letter from
Birmingham Jail (1963). In doing so, we answer the call to Jews; tzedek, tzedek tirdof—justice, justice you shall pursue, and respond to the questions of Hillel the Elder; “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?” We advocate for ourselves to thrive and build community as Jews. We advocate for our friends, neighbors, and all people in the world to have their human rights and right to engage in self-determination honored. We do so now. We believe that we are strongest as individuals when we share in community with each other. We invite all Jewish and non-Jewish members of the Georgetown community, within and beyond the Law Center, to join us as we explore how our Judaism shapes our interaction with movements for justice and advocate for a positive and universal peace.

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This organization's purpose shall be to promote diversity at the Law Center by supporting and representing the voices of Korean American law students and its friends.

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The Georgetown Labor and Employment Law Society (GLELS) is a student governed organization. Our mission is to unite law students interested in labor and employment law with other students, professors, and practicing professionals. We work to educate and empower law students to become knowledgeable and skilled advocates for workers' rights and fair treatment in the workplace. We support our members through opportunities for professional development and community engagement. We are committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and in the legal profession.

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LALSA's main purpose is to address the needs and well-being of Latino students at GULC by providing a welcoming environment in which students feel comfortable and can thrive. An equally important purpose is to connect Latino students at GULC with the surrounding legal and the greater Hispanic communities. We accomplish this through our three organizational pillars: community outreach, professional development, and social events.

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Law and Political Economy (LPE) is a growing movement to cultivate legal thinking rooted in
the insight that politics and the economy cannot be separated - both are constructed in essential
respects by the law. It can be understood as a critique and alternative to the orthodox Law and
Economics scholarship, which centers economic "efficiency" and lacks frameworks for thinking
systematically about the interrelationships between political and economic power. In a time of
extreme income inequality and political disillusionment, LPE necessarily targets questions of
power, inequality, and democracy in all areas of the law.

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LSCA activates and mobilizes the power of law students to transform the legal industry's role from exacerbating climate injustice to meaningfully supporting a just transition. We aspire to move legal ethics and practice towards a just transition for our climate, in solidarity with frontline communities, to build an equitable and sustainable world in our lifetimes.

LSCA @ Georgetown provides students interested in environmental, energy, or social advocacy important opportunities to connect with faculty, legal & political activists, and organizations that could potentially impact the climate crisis. LSCA @ Georgetown is focused on climate accountability, seeking to influence the legal industry's hiring & recruitment practices on campus, students' knowledge of the legal profession's involvement in the climate crisis, and even ethical discussions in legal coursework.

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The mission of Georgetown Law's Middle Eastern and North African Law Student Association (MELSA) is to provide a healthy and accepting cultural platform for law students of Middle Eastern and North African descent. The organization's main purpose is twofold: (1) to promote diversity and inclusion on campus and in the greater community via outreach efforts, and (2) to provide student members with a welcoming network where they can thrive and connect with the greater Middle Eastern and North African student body and community.

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1. The Georgetown Military Law Society ("MLS" or "the Society") is an inclusive, nonpartisan, community of Veterans and Military-Connected Law Students at the Georgetown University Law Center ("Georgetown Law"), whose purpose is to:

1.a. Advocate for the interests of Veterans, Military-Connected Applicants, current Servicemembers,
and Aspiring Judge Advocates within and without the Georgetown University Law Center;
1.b. Cultivate opportunities for the benefit of past, present, and future members for professional
development, academic success, and group social engagement;
1.c. Promote within and without the Georgetown University Law Center a commitment to civic values
and public service, through meaningful engagement with issues concerning veterans and the
military; and
1.d. Serve the Georgetown Law community as a touch point for applicants, students, and alumni who
are among our served population.

2. The Society shall work constantly to enhance and expand the size, visibility, reputation, and access of our core membership of Veterans, Military-Connected Applicants, Servicemembers, and Aspiring Judge Advocates within and without the Georgetown University Law Center.

3. The Society pledges, to the best of its ability, to constantly pursue both legal and nonlegal volunteer work with a focus on (or in coordination with) the Veteran and military affiliated community.

4. The Georgetown Military Law Society shall focus on the success and development of its members and not a specific area of legal or professional interest.

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Comradery - Shared Experiences - Networking - Small Receptions with Big Firms - Tips on Benefit Paperwork

Everyone is welcome! Our members are veterans, military spouses, military family members, foreign military members, those interested in military law, and future JAGs and servicemembers!

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To serve Islamic causes, Muslims of Georgetown University Law Center, and the general welfare of the Law Center and the broader Georgetown community.

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The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) is the nation's oldest and largest progressive bar association. Founded in 1937 as the country's first racially integrated bar association, our mission is to unite lawyers, law students, legal workers, and jailhouse lawyers in the fight for profound progressive change to the United States' economic and political system, and to create a legal system that values human rights over property interests. Our members aim to challenge racism, capitalism, patriarchy, homophobia, transphobia, religious bigotry, ableism, imperialism, and all forms of discrimination and oppression. Guild members effectively network and hone their legal skills in order to create change at local, regional, national, and international levels.

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The National Security Law Society (NSLS) aims to utilize Georgetown Law's existing strengths in the national security field and works to further develop Georgetown Law's reputation as an academic leader. The NSLS seeks to create a network of JD and LLM students interested in national security law and to connect them with professors, mentors, and experts in the field.

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The members of NALSA reach out to support students of Georgetown University Law
Center who have tribal affiliations, grew up nearer Indian Country, or would like to support and
work with tribal issues or communities, or in Indian Country. Members will be leaders for Native
American rights and issues. Members will help facilitate conversation about disparate
experiences of Native American students and allies, and work to advance issues for tribal
communities. Members seek to forge a culture that is conscious and accommodating of Native
American issues and how to best serve as allies. NALSA will aim raise awareness, rectify
misconceptions, and counteract skewed narratives about Native American history both on and
off of campus. As

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The purpose of Outlaw is to promote LGBTQIA equality, to educate the Georgetown University Law Center community on issues affecting LGBTQIA people, and to create a welcoming social environment for LGBTQIA students and their allies at the Georgetown University Law Center.

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People's Parity Project (PPP) is a movement of law students and attorneys organizing for a democratized legal system which empowers working people and opposes subordination in any form. Together, PPP seeks to dismantle a profession that upholds corporate power and build in its place a legal system that reflects the values of justice, equity, and solidarity. PPP uses the organizing model to run effective campaigns at law schools and at the local, state and federal level. Recent campaigns across the country include unrigging the courts and nominating progressive lawyers; protecting workers and consumers from coercive contracts including forced arbitration clauses, non-disclosure agreements and class action waivers; and advancing legislation aimed at building worker power.

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Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International is a professional law fraternity advancing integrity, compassion and courage through service to the student, the school, the profession and the community

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The Association aims to improve the academic and social lives of SJD Scholars through:

(a) A supportive and collaborative network of scholars;

(b) Adopting and furthering the Association's positions on academic and student life matters; and

(c) Engaging with Faculty and Administration to address academic and social issues.

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The Society of Catholic Students exists to cultivate Catholic community at Georgetown Law. Our goal is to provide a space where all students can encounter the life-changing love of Jesus Christ and delve deeper into relationship with Him through prayer, fellowship, and the sacraments of the Church.

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The Georgetown University Law Center's South Asian Law Students Association strives to preserve and increase awareness of South Asian heritage at the Law Center and in the legal field through the ideals of cultural and social awareness, diversity and inclusion, and community service.

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The purpose of the Space Law Society is to be a leader on campus in the practice of space law. Space Law Society seeks to provide foundational education and support in the subject matter of space law, increase awareness of current space law issues, and elevate opportunities for students to get involved in the broader space law community. Space Law Society will focus on both domestic space law and policy, centered in Washington, DC, and international space law and policy.

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The Student Bar Association ("SBA") is composed of the House of Delegates and the Executive
Board. The SBA works through a variety of internal and external committees to make positive
changes to campus policy, engage with members of the faculty and administration, and host events
for the Georgetown Law community. The SBA meets bi-monthly during the academic year, and
meetings are open to all students to share suggestions or concerns.

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Promote education, networking, and career assistance to Georgetown University Law Center students interested in the various disciplines of intellectual property.

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Nationally, Students for Justice in Palestine's work is centered on freedom, justice, and equality for the Palestinian people, particularly as it pertains to Israeli occupation. SJP Nationals believes that all struggles for freedom, justice, and equality are interconnected and that we must embody the principles and ideals we envision for a just society.
There are more than 200 chapters at undergraduate and graduate campuses around the country, and Georgetown Law had an active chapter until a few years ago. In an effort to revive Georgetown Law's chapter, we have been engaging in informal conversations with students and active student organizations and have identified a clear need for a Students for Justice in Palestine group to be brought back to our campus. Our peers are interested in learning more about the Israeli occupation and what the current conflict means for Palestinians, Israelis, and all people invested or interested in facilitating conflict resolution, and liberation and justice for all. A Georgetown Law SJP chapter would align well with Georgetown Law's commitment to international human rights, equal justice, and diverse viewpoints.
We hope to be able to host informational events that will allow students and members of the GULC community to learn more about the history of occupation as well as the contemporary realities of Palestinian people. We also hope to provide a forum for interested students to discuss with one another, and with those whose experiences and perspectives differ from ours, approaches to better understanding and organizing around Israeli occupation.
While SJP has sometimes been misconstrued as a divisive or polarizing group, our hope is that official group recognition will allow us to facilitate meaningful dialogue across identity groups and ideological allegiances. As law students, we also feel that providing a space for this group would speak to the necessity of upholding our community's commitment to freedom of speech and expression, and to a diversity of viewpoints and ideas. We believe that Israeli occupation harms the human rights and dignity of Palestinians and Israelis alike, and we hope to be able to work together and with peer chapters toward understandings and solutions that consider and value the lives, rights, and freedom of all people.

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To make law school more equitable and move it away from reproducing hierarchy

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The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under the Law at Georgetown University Law Center does hereby establish this Constitution so that its purpose can be realized to its fullest extent.

This organization’s goals include but are not limited to:
--> Educating the student body about antisemitism and how they can incorporate combating antisemitism in their current studies and future practice.
--> Advocating, in a non-partisan manner, for protections for Jewish Students at the Law Center and beyond.
--> Connecting students with alumni, professors, and stakeholders interested in issues surrounding the intersection of civil rights and antisemitism.
--> Building a community of passionate students interested in the issues surrounding antisemitism.
--> Organizing events where students can learn, advocate, and connect to combat antisemitism.

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The Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities.

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The Women of Color Collective seeks to provide a safe, inclusive and thought provoking space for women of color on Georgetown's law campus and beyond. Through strategic programming that caters to our members' professional and personal development, our organization seeks to bridge the gap between women of color and the opportunities they are often denied on account of their race, class, and gender.

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Originally an on-campus student organization, the Georgetown Women's Legal Alliance ("WLA") connects individuals who are affiliated with the Law Center and have an interest in women's equality and advancement within the legal profession. WLA welcomes alumni,
students, and professors of all gender identities as equals. We support the Georgetown Law community by forging stronger and deeper relationships among those committed to achieving equality for women in the legal profession, by advocating for equality on campus, and by
working together to empower women and those who support them as leaders in the legal profession.

We are currently in the process of launching our first season of alumni programming in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

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