Association of Women Law Students

 

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The Association of Women Law Students (AWLS) is among the largest and most active student organizations on campus. Our mission is to promote the awareness of the advantages and disadvantages women may encounter in the legal profession, support the advancement of women in the legal profession, and serve the community in which we live. Membership is open to any law student who supports the goals of the organization. As part of our mission, the association hosts speakers on issues unique to women in the field of law, offers scholarship opportunities for women, and sponsors networking opportunities to promote interaction between its members and legal professionals. Members of the association receive exclusive benefits including access to the AWLS outline bank, the opportunity to participate in the association’s mentor-mentee program, and the opportunity to be selected for a 3L bar scholarship. Each fall, the association hosts an annual 5K in remembrance of one of our members, Lauren Giddings. In addition, each spring the association hosts its annual charity gala and auction where students and faculty members place live and silent bids on items ranging from dinner with your favorite professor, to a weekend beach getaway, to VIP parking at the law school.

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All student organizations must be open to all students in accordance with federal law. Notable exceptions to this policy include fraternity and sorority organizations and athletic/sporting activities. Additional criteria pertaining to academic level (undergraduate, graduate, or professional school), leadership roles within an organization, and requirements for academic honor societies are permissible if they do not violate federal law.