DePaul Asian Pacific American Law Students Association

The DePaul Asian Pacific American Law Students Association is a student organization dedicated to fostering community, professional development, and advocacy within the DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, IL. As part of one of Chicago's most respected legal institutions, this association provides its members with valuable networking opportunities, mentorship, and professional growth through engagement with faculty, alumni, and the broader legal community.

DePaul College of Law is recognized as a 2025 Top Law School by both prelaw Magazine and the Princeton Review, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all its programs and student organizations. The College of Law boasts an extensive alumni network of over 16,250 graduates, with more than 9,750 living and practicing in the Chicago area, creating robust opportunities for professional connection and career advancement.

The association serves law students who are passionate about leveraging their legal education to address complex challenges in today's world. Members benefit from experiential learning opportunities, professional networking events, and connections to DePaul's programs of excellence in areas including public interest law, family law, intellectual property, and information technology law. The organization emphasizes the development of practical legal skills alongside the cultivation of ethical practice standards.

Located in downtown Chicago, the DePaul Asian Pacific American Law Students Association connects its members to one of the nation's premier legal markets while fostering a supportive community among students who share cultural backgrounds and professional aspirations. Through collaborative programming and engagement with the broader DePaul Law community, the association helps prepare its members for meaningful careers in service to others.