WashU Student Organizations
Move your passions forward.
Connect with peers who share your interests and values through our vibrant community of student organizations.
Our student organizations contribute to the vitality of our community and provide students with opportunities to advocate, serve, and engage in academic, social, and legal worlds.
Each of the student organizations listed below welcomes participation from all WashU Law students.
Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)
Promotes animal rights through education, advocacy, speakers, and career development in animal law
Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)
A supportive organization that offers a safe space for students to be themselves, find mentorship, and connect with local AAPI legal professionals
Black Law Students Association (BLSA)
Supports Black and minority students pursuing law school success
Christian Legal Fellowship (CLF)
Represents Christ in law, promotes ethical living, and provides mutual support
The Criminal Law Society (CLS)
Provides mentorship and support to students exploring careers in criminal law
The Disability Law Caucus (DLC)
Dedicated to the advancement of equal rights for individuals with disabilities
Energy and Environmental Law Society (EELS)
Focuses on energy, environmental, natural resources, and climate change law
Federalist Society (FEDSOC)
Supports first-generation students through awareness, networking, and guidance
First Generation Law Society
Supports first-generation students through awareness, networking, and guidance
Graduate Professional Council (GPC)
Advocates for all 6,000+ graduate and professional students across campus
Jewish Law Society (JLS)
Fosters Jewish community through social, cultural, and philanthropic events
Korean Law Society (KLS)
Connects law students and scholars interested in Korean legal issues and professions
Latin American Law Student Association (LALSA)
Promotes cultural awareness and provides community for Hispanic and Latino students
Law & Business Society (LBS)
Connecting students interested in business law, entrepreneurship, and corporate responsibility
Middle East & North African Law Student Association (MENALSA)
Focuses on Middle Eastern and North African legal, economic, and cultural matters
Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA)
Provides a forum for legal and non-legal issues pertinent to the Muslim community
National Lawyers Guild (NLG)
The Native American Law Student Association (NALSA)
Provides a safe, supportive community promoting opportunities for Native and Indigenous law students
OUTLaw
Fosters a supportive environment for sexual and gender diversity through education, advocacy, and community resources
Phi Alpha Delta (PAD)
The country’s largest legal fraternity with over 330,000 members in its network
Plaintiff’s Law Association (PLA)
Promotes plaintiffs’ law careers representing individuals against corporations and government
Public Service Advisory Board (PSAB)
Focuses on public service within WashU and the larger St. Louis community
Saudi Law Student Association (SLSA)
Sexual Violence Prevention Association (SVPA)
Focuses on sexual violence prevention through education, advocacy, and community building
South Asian Law Student Association (SALSA)
Provides community through social, cultural, and academic events
Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS)
Provides resources and networking for students interested in sports and entertainment law
Student Veterans of America (SVA)
Provides military veterans with resources, support, and advocacy for academic and career success
Technology and Privacy Law Society (TPLS)
Educates on data privacy and ethics through events and networking
WashU Comedy Caucus
Comedy Caucus brings the Law School community together for a live show each spring featuring sketches written, performed, and directed by members of the Law School community.
West Coast Club
The West Coast Club aims to connect students with attorneys and legal opportunities in all West Coast states. We provide guidance on how to navigate the changing recruiting landscape along with how to break into various West Coast markets.
