By Harper Schrader
From left to right: Meadow Meskil, Jacey Merkle, Abby Gilmore, Gretchen Wilson, Jackson Rancilio-Swords, Maximus Mercurio, Ella Miller, Elizabeth McFarlen, Molly Stevison, Charlie Peterson, Lily May, George Dagg, Maya Lee, Eva Applebaum, Bridie Hart.
On October 12, Kalamazoo College held an installment ceremony for the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International. Founded in 1902, Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) is one of the world’s largest law fraternities, bringing together pre-law students, lawyers, judges, and other members of the legal community.
Ella Miller, the current president and founder of the Kalamazoo College chapter, was motived to bring PAD to campus as a way to expand opportunities for K’s pre-law students. “We don’t have a lot of resources from the school,” Miller said. “I think it’s great to join something outside of the school that can provide that support.”
PAD offers members a wide range of resources, including access to an extensive professional network, an annual pre-law conference with leadership development opportunities, and a law student exposition.
Vice President Maximus Mercurio hopes the new chapter will “foster a bright community of like-minded individuals eager to pursue law.”
The K Chapter currently has 24 members and is welcoming more. Students interested in joining can register through the PAD website and follow the Kalamazoo College chapter on Instagram at @kcollegepad.
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