Membership in Phi Delta Phi
Benefits
Membership in Phi Delta Phi is both prestigious and rewarding at the Richardson Inn.
Members receive academic and social benefits throughout each year, which include:
- Lifetime membership and international recognition in the world's largest legal fraternity
- Exciting networking events with prestigious PDP alumni
- Polish your skills with mock interviews conducted by PDP alumni
- Volunteering opportunities in many areas of interest
- Access to the extensive PDP outline database
- “How to” sessions for academic excellence led by top students and/or professors
- Scholarship opportunities
- Graduation cords available exclusively to PDP members
- Social events strengthening PDP camaraderie
- And many other opportunities for involvement!
Requirements
- To be eligible for active membership, a law student must be of good moral character and in good academic standing at a law school in which a student Inn is located.
- Students may not join another legal fraternity while an active member of Phi Delta Phi.
- The Richardson Inn is recognized for its extensive community service. Accordingly, members must volunteer in at least one Phi Delta Phi community service event each year.
Applying
Please submit a completed application form to PDP's exchequer at any time prior to Spring initiation. Although the initiation ceremony will commence in the Spring, applicants are highly encouraged to submit their applications and participate as early as Fall semester. Please reference the schedule of dues below.
Lifetime Dues
| Submission Deadlines |
Dues |
| August/September |
$105 |
| October/November |
$110 |
| December/January |
$120 |
- The one-time membership due includes lifetime membership in Phi Delta Phi.
- Membership dues cover international dues of $75 and local dues of $30-$45, which directly fund the Spring initiation ceremony.
