Asian Pacific American Law Students Association
Faculty Advisor: Cynthia Ho
Asian Pacific American Law Students Association 2008-2009 Executive Board
President: Caroline Kwak, Peter Lee
Vice-President: Melissa McElhiney
Treasurer: Eugene Hsia
Secretary: Linna Chen
Social Chair: Yvette Le
The Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) at Loyola University Chicago School of Law was founded in 1988 as an organization for all students interested in the role of Asian Americans in the legal community. APALSA members have been and are comprised of students of Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese heritage, although participation in APALSA is not restricted to individuals of Asian ethnic descent. APALSA members can depend on a strong network of support.
Within the law school, APALSA engages in a big sib/little sib connection for incoming students, an outline repository, and an annual event for Unity in Diversity Week, as well as monthly social outings to explore the different Asian diversity within the organization. Outside of the law school, APALSA maintains ongoing relations with Loyola AALSA alumni and is affiliated with the Asian American Bar Association of Chicago (AABA).
In 2003-2004 APALSA was proud to assist the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) by hosting the Thomas Tang National Moot Court Competition for the Central Region at Loyola.
Each year the APALSA recognizes and honors a member of the law school's alumni/ae for their service to the profession and to the school. The APALSA Alumni Award has been awarded annually since 2003.
By participating in APALSA students can aid in increasing the visibility of Asian American interests at Loyola and the greater Chicago community. We encourage all who have an interest to join.
