Mission Statement:
The Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) at South Texas College of Law seeks to promote diversity in the legal profession and provide camaraderie to enhance the law school experience. APALSA aims to promote the awareness and recognition of Asians in the legal community. In doing so, students will develop relationships with individuals in the legal community and will strengthen existing relationships within the organization. As a result, an active member of APALSA will have valuable networking opportunities and will develop friendships that will last throughout their career.
Membership Requirements:
Membership is open to all students and faculty at South Texas College of Law.
Why Join APALSA?:
Free yourname@stclapalsa.org email
APALSA Mentor/Mentee Program
AABA Mentor/Mentee Program
Activities – on and off campus
Free CD with outlines
School involvement (Chili Cook-Off, Halloween Party, SBA Ball)
Use of the APALSA Office (microwave, refrigerator, couch)
APALSA Stars Program (participate for your chance to win prizes)
Free food and drink at meetings
Social functions (mixers with other schools, attorneys)
Guest speakers (Dean Alfini, Prof. Steiner, AABA Members)
AABA Career Night (Resume binder)
Volunteer Opportunities (At school and in the community)
Leadership possibilities
Meeting new people
Dues:
APALSA dues are among the lowest of the student organizations at South Texas College of Law. Dues are $20 each semester, or $35 for the entire school year.
Awards and Recognitions:
STCL SBA, 1st Place Chili Cook-Off, 2007
Best Student Organization - 2005-2006
STCL SBA, Best Booth, STCL Halloween Carnival - 2005
Chapter of the Year, Nat'l Asian Pacific Am. Law Students Assn - 2001
2nd Place, Thomas Tang Moot Court Comp., Rocky Mtn. Reg - 1996
Outstanding Student Organization, STCL - 1993-1994
Past Officers:
2007-2008: David Kuo (President), Angela Ban (Internal VP), Paulina Harris-Diaz (External VP), Sandy Huynh (Secretary), Jerry Hu (Treasurer), Synthia Lee (Historian)
2006-2007: David Brogden (President), Jennifer Ho (VP), Mary Vu (Secretary), Jerry Hu (Treasurer), Angela Ban (Historian), David Kuo (Social Director)
2005-2006: Quy Phung (President), Frank Lin (Internal VP), Chris Shen (External VP), Veronica Sagullo (Treasurer), Long Thai (Secretary), David Brogden (Historian), Mary Nguyen (Social Director)
2004-2005:
2003-2004:
2002-2003: Kevin Pham (President), Dennis McCarty (VP), Raul Dowden (Secretary), Phong Le (Treasurer) Credit: Kevin Pham
2001-2002: Samantha Do (President), Stephanie Jue (VP), James Ngo (Secretary), Kevin Pham (Treasurer) Credit: Kevin Pham
2000-2001:
Helene Nguyen (President), Derick Mendoza (VP), Grace Lee (Secretary),
Debbie Chen (Treasurer), Patrick Lin (Director), James Ngo (Director), Stepanie Jue (Webmaster) Credit: Kevin Pham
