Kappa Alpha Pi (professional)
Kappa Alpha Pi | |
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ΚΑΠ | |
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Founded | October 9, 2007 University of Michigan |
Type | Professional |
Affiliation | Independent |
Former Affiliation | PFA |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Law |
Scope | National |
Pillars | Professionalism, philanthropy, and brotherhood |
Colors | Navy blue and Silver |
Symbol | Gavel, book of knowledge, and torch |
Mascot | Phoenix |
Chapters | 34 (active) |
Headquarters | United States |
Website | www |
Kappa Alpha Pi (ΚΑΠ) or KAPi (pronounced "Kap-ee") is a gender-inclusive pre-law fraternity that started at the University of Michigan.[1][2]
History
[edit]In 2007, undergraduate members of Phi Alpha Delta at the University of Michigan disaffiliated from the international pre-law fraternity to form a new "close-knit community" at the local level.[1][3] These pre-law students created Kappa Alpha Pi on October 9, 2007.[1][3][4] The purpose of Kappa Alpha Pi is "to foster knowledge of the law for undergraduate students; to provide service to the greater community and campus; to promote a strong sense of fraternalism among members; to uphold the ideals and integrity of Kappa Alpha Pi Pre-Law Co-ed Fraternity; so that each member may advance his or her intellect while contributing actively to the well-being of others."[5][6]
In the fall of 2009, the Alpha chapter of Phi Alpha Delta at UCLA also withdrew from the national pre-law fraternity. It formed the Beta chapter of Kappa Alpha Pi.[7] Similarly, the Theta chapter at University of California, Davis also formed from a pre-existing Phi Alpha Delta chapter.[8]
Although the fraternity expanded to other campuses, each chapter follows the model of the Alpha chapter.[9] Each chapter has an executive board that leads the fraternity and its pledge classes.[10]
Symbols and traditions
[edit]The Kappa Alpha Pi crest features a shield decorated with a gavel, the Book of Knowledge, and a torch that symbolize law and justice.[11] At the base of the shield is a scroll with the fraternity's name.[11] Above the shield is the Wreath of Victory and a phoenix which represents the fraternity's history.[11]
The fraternity's colors are navy blue, symbolizing harmony and steadfastness, and silver which symbolizes intelligence, maturity, modesty, and security.[11] Its pillars are professionalism, philanthropy, and brotherhood.[12][13]
Activities
[edit]Chapters hold weekly or bi-weekly meetings with guest speakers. Individual chapters plan their own campus programs and offer assistance with preparing for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and law school application, host resume workshops, and offer mentorship programs with law school students. The fraternity also does philanthropic work, such as fundraising for local charities and partnering with legal clinics and legal aid nonprofit organizations.[6] Local chapters independently create their own recruitment processes, but most chapters have some rush and pledge process rush and pledge process modeled after social greek sororities and fraternities.
Collegiate chapters
[edit]Following is a list of Kappa Alpha Pi chapters. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italic.
See also
[edit]- Professional fraternities and sororities
- Lambda Epsilon Chi (paralegal honor society)
- The Order of Barristers (law and litigation honor society)
- Order of the Coif (law honor society)
- Phi Delta Phi (law honor society)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "History". Kappa Alpha Pi UC Berkeley Iota Chapter. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an "Kappa Alpha Pi". Kappa Alpha Pi. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
- ^ a b "Kappa Alpha Pi - Maize Pages". University of Michigan. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ^ a b "Home | Kappa Alpha Pi | University of Michigan". Archived from the original on 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ^ "Kappa Alpha Pi - Campus Labs". Chapman University. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ^ a b c "Kappa Alpha Pi- CalLink". UC Berkeley. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ^ a b "Our Chapter". UCLA Kappa Alpha Pi. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ^ a b "Trial by fire in the UC Davis Greek system". The Aggie. 7 June 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ a b "Home". Cornell Kappa Alpha Pi. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ^ "Members | Kappa Alpha Pi". Archived from the original on 2012-01-13. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
- ^ a b c d e "About". UCSD Kappa Alpha Pi. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ^ "Our Pillars". UCLA Kappa Alpha Pi. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ^ a b "Home". Kappa Alpha Pi Michigan State University. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae "KAPi South - Chapters". www.kapisouth.com. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
- ^ "Home". Chapman KAPi. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ "What We Do". Kappa Alpha Pi UC Berkeley Iota Chapter. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ^ "KAPi South - Chapters".
- ^ a b "HOME | Kappa Alpha Pi - Mu Chapter". Kappa Alpha Pi. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "About". Kappa Alpha Pi Lamba. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ^ "KAPi South - Chapters".
- ^ "Professional fraternity Kappa Alpha Pi reaches beyond Greek norms". 13 September 2022.