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American Constitution Society

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American Constitution Society

SBA - Academic, School of Law

Website

Contact: Taryn Mitchell

Mission
We operate with the goal of building a progressive legal community that promotes and protects the principles of democracy and works together to realize those principles in our legal system, government, and institutions.

Membership Benefits
Legal networking events, speaker events, various social events.

Lifetime membership
Asian Law Students’ Association

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Asian Law Students' Association

SBA - Academic, School of Law

Website

Contact: Luke Chen, Li Yang Low

Mission
Makes the Law School community better and share with others about the Asian diversity culture.

Membership Benefits
Members can benefited from our activities in the semester, network events, and reading groups!

Lifetime membership
Black Law Students Association

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Black Law Students Association

SBA - Professional, Cultural, School of Law

Website

Contact: Amajah Hall, Email group officers

Mission
The Black Law Students Association of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, exist for the support, guidance and direction of Black students in academic, professional and social endeavors.

Our main function is to assist members in the development of their legal careers and to provide opportunities for exposure to various areas and aspects of the legal profession. We recognize the need to act positively in the development of the Black community, to encourage cooperation and closer ties between its members of the Law School's community.

Membership Benefits
A. Ease the transition of first year students to the law school
process.
B. Aid in the recruitment and retention of Black law students and
professors.
C. Encourage interaction with other Black legal professionals.
D. Educate the law school community about the culture and
experiences of people of African descent.
E. Establish a strong relationship with other professional and
graduate organizations.
F. Perform community service in the Cleveland community.
G. Enhance the social and cultural lives of our members.
H. Keep all members apprised and informed in a timely manner.

Lifetime membership
Christian Legal Society

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Christian Legal Society

SBA - Academic, School of Law

Website

Mission
"Christian Legal Society (CLS) is a fellowship of Christians dedicated to serving Jesus
Christ through the practice and study of law, the defenses of religious freedom and life, and the provision of legal aid to the needy." Christian Legal Society, National Chapter.

Membership Benefits
Provides students of Case Western Reserve University School of Law with a safe place for community and fellowship within the School of Law building.

Provides students of Case Western Reserve University School of Law with a forum to discuss the integration of work and faith.

Provides students of Case Western Reserve University School of Law with an opportunity to get involved in the School of Law and Greater-Cleveland communities, such as through service projects.

Lifetime membership
Corporate Finance and Law Alliance

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Corporate Finance & Law Alliance

SBA - Professional, School of Law

Website

Mission
The Corporate Finance & Law Alliance (CFLA) is an organization based out of the CWRU School of Law. The group serves two primary purposes. First, it organizes networking events for law students, business students, and other members of the CWRU community to connect with local business professionals. Second, it educates it members by hosting lunchtime informational speeches at the law school, typically on financial literacy or some financial/corporate law topic.

Membership Benefits
The Corporate Finance & Law Alliance (CFLA) is an organization based out of the CWRU School of Law. The group serves two primary purposes. First, it organizes networking events for law students, business students, and other members of the CWRU community to connect with local business professionals. Second, it educates it members by hosting lunchtime informational speeches at the law school, typically on financial literacy or some financial/corporate law topic.

Lifetime membership
CWRU Law Compliance and Risk Management Student Group

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CWRU Law Compliance and Risk Management Student Group

SBA - Professional, Academic, School of Law

Website

Mission
The purpose of the CWRU Law Compliance and Risk Management Student Group is to build a community of students who are passionate about compliance and risk management at Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

Membership Benefits
Membership benefits include:
Formulating goals to the benefit of CRM students
Advocating to advance the organization goals and agenda
Representing our school in professional associations
Identifying and hosting guest speakers
Raising a collective CRM Student voice from among the Law School or University
Engaging the community and industries in themes of Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, and Financial Integrity
Facilitating mentoring between senior and beginner CRM students
Collaborating with other student organizations for joint efforts in shared interests
Exercising leadership skills for organizational development that enhance resume value and hire-ability
Discussing programming for events such as guest speakers, symposiums, etc. that will be
complimentary with the CRMFI Institute and CRM Student Group develop collaboration in programming

Lifetime membership
CWRU Law Refugee Outreach Collective

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CWRU Law Refugee Outreach Collective

SBA - Activism, School of Law

Website

Mission
The CWRU Law chapter of ROC is dedicated to aiding refugees and other immigrants build their life in the U.S. by providing the Work Permit Application Program which allows law students to gain valuable practical experience while offering assistance to immigrants seeking work.

Membership Benefits
Access to all ROC events.

Lifetime membership
Delta Theta Phi

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Delta Theta Phi

SBA - Social/Recreational, Academic, Fraternity, Pre-Professional, Departmental Group, School of Law

Website

Contact: Abigail Forcier

Mission
To foster lifelong friendships and professional affiliations through legal education, international networking, and mutual respect.

Membership Benefits
To foster lifelong friendships and professional affiliations through legal education, international networking, and mutual respect.

Lifetime membership
Disability Law Society

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Disability Law Society

SBA - Academic, School of Law

Website

Contact: Emma Kahmann

Mission
At DLS, our mission is two-fold: to provide resources, education and opportunities for those students interested in the practice of disability law, as well as to promote awareness, support, and advocacy for disability rights and inclusivity within the law school and the broader legal profession.

We aim to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all students and are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible community. We firmly believe that the diversity this creates enhances the legal profession and equips us to become better advocates for justice.

Membership Benefits
Throughout the academic year, we will be organizing events and workshops that address various disability-related topics. DLS also serves as a platform for open dialogue, where you can freely express your thoughts about disability issues, especially those that affect disabled law students. We encourage you to actively participate in our events and join our discussions.

Lifetime membership
Federal Bar Association

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Federal Bar Association

SBA - Academic, School of Law

Website

Mission
The Federal Bar Association-Northern District of Ohio Chapter is a professional organization for attorneys and the judiciary who practice in the federal system or have an interest in federal law.

Membership Benefits
Members can meet and network with prominent members of the legal community; Members can attend events throughout the year and learn more about Federal Judges and Clerkships; And joining is free for law students and memberships last up to one year after graduation.

Lifetime membership
Federalist Society

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Federalist Society

SBA - Academic, School of Law

Website

Contact: Alexander Dantoulis, Erik Ehrenfeld

Mission
The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies is a group of conservatives and libertarians interested in the current state of the legal order. It is founded on the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be. The Society seeks both to promote an awareness of these principles and to further their application through its activities.

Membership Benefits
Please join our national organization by following the link below and clicking "Join."

https://fedsoc.org

Lifetime membership
First Generation Law Students

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First Generation Law Students

SBA - Academic, Cultural, School of Law

Website

Mission
To present an opportunity for first-generation law students to connect and build a support staff of their peers, to provide information and opportunities to learn more about various legal fields, to assist with connecting members with the legal professional community, and create a forum to discuss common concerns and strategies for breaking into the legal community and navigating law school.

Membership Benefits
Students will have access to events which facilitate engagement with successful attorneys who were once in a similar position. Students will also have an opportunity to discuss and receive guidance from other students who are first generation law students as well.

Lifetime membership
International Law Society

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International Law Society

SBA - Cultural, School of Law

Website

Contact: International Law Society Admin, Morgan McCament, Email group officers

Mission
The International Law Society (ILS) strives to educate our members, the law school, and the legal community about international issues and events. We do this by hosting numerous speakers, networking activities, and social events. We host events with other like organizations and provide members with the tools to get involved in international law opportunities through CWRU and beyond.

Membership Benefits
The Society provides its members with information on the latest developments in international law, access to the larger community of international law professionals, and innumerable opportunities for professional development and public outreach. Our goal is to help students get involved with international law opportunities and participate in legal experiences which will support their growth as future lawyers.

Lifetime membership
Jewish Law Students Association

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Jewish Law Students Association

SBA - Professional, Religious, Cultural, School of Law

Website

Contact: Anat Beck, Lisa Clair, Sarah White

Mission
all inclusive

Membership Benefits
A community club

Lifetime membership
Juris Yoga Collective

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Juris Yoga Collective

SBA - Social Service, School of Law

Website

Contact: Douglas Whitmire, Jacobi Reddix, Lauren Swallow, Natalie Eighmey, Pilar Corso, Theodore Russell

Mission
To provide law students with a space to cultivate mindfulness, balance, and resilience through yoga and movement. We aim to support mental and physical well-being, foster community, and promote healthy habits that sustain us through law school and beyond.

Membership Benefits
What We Offer:
Our law school yoga club provides a space for students to step away from the stress of law school and reconnect with movement, breath, and mindfulness. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or brand new to the practice, our club welcomes all levels.

Events & Activities:
Weekly or biweekly yoga sessions (varying styles, including vinyasa, yin, and restorative)
Guided meditation and breathwork sessions
Special events, such as stress-relief yoga before finals
Community meet-ups for mindfulness and well-being discussions
Occasional guest instructors or workshops.

Communications:
Regular updates via email and GroupMe/WhatsApp
Event reminders and wellness tips
A supportive community where members can share resources and encouragement

Lifetime membership
Labor and Employment Law Society

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Labor and Employment Law Society

SBA - Academic, School of Law

Website

Contact: Jaeyoung Choi

Mission
The mission of the LELS is to act as an organization that unifies students interested in labor and
employment law issues on campus and upholds the following objectives:
1) fosters a welcoming community for interested students on campus;
2) involvement in the local Cleveland community;
3) educational opportunities regarding relevant industry topics; and
4) fostering a network of undergraduates, graduates, staff, and faculty in the labor and
employment law field.

Membership Benefits
The mission of the LELS is to act as an organization that unifies students interested in labor and
employment law issues on campus and upholds the following objectives:
1) fosters a welcoming community for interested students on campus;
2) involvement in the local Cleveland community;
3) educational opportunities regarding relevant industry topics; and
4) fostering a network of undergraduates, graduates, staff, and faculty in the labor and
employment law field.

Lifetime membership
Lambda Law Students Association

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Lambda Law Students Association

SBA - School of Law

Website

Contact: Brian Johnson

Mission
Lambda is an educational, political, and social collaborative of law students, faculty, and staff interested in working with the Case Western Reserve University School of Law and the surrounding community towards fostering and maintaining an environment that is supportive, positive, and safe for individuals of sexual and gender diversity. Lambda will serve as a forum in which Case students, staff, and faculty may coordinate their efforts to combat heterosexism, discrimination, and prejudice, and to promote dialogue on these issues within the law school community, the Cleveland community, and society at large.

Membership Benefits
Lambda will work to promote the interests of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allied students, staff, and faculty members at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. We work to provide active discussion, community and promote the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ students at CWRU School of Law.

Lifetime membership
LatinX Law Students Association

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LatinX Law Students Association

SBA - School of Law

Website

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
The Latinx Law Students Association is an organization dedicated to promoting a more successful representation of Latinx people in the legal profession and community as a whole. The organization strives to meet these goals through facilitating Latinx students' transition into Law School, providing guidance and fostering social awareness in the community.

Membership Benefits
A vote and access to all LLSA events.

Lifetime membership
Law for Environment, Animals and Food

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Law for Environment, Animals and Food

SBA - Professional, Academic, School of Law

Website

Mission
The Case Western Reserve University Law for the Environment, Animals, and Food (LEAF) student organization seeks to engage the community and university in discussion and outreach to promote economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable environmental, animal, and food justice. LEAF will create a forum for university students, faculty, and staff, as well as community partners and citizens to learn about issues in environmental, animal, and food justice and to join the Society in advocating for solutions in these arenas. Through collaboration with the university community and the community at large, LEAF seeks to encourage an appreciation for the environment and stewardship.

Membership Benefits
Being a member of LEAF allows you to meet other students and engage with speakers who are also passionate about environmental, animal, and food justice.

Lifetime membership
Law Students for Justice in Palestine

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Law Students for Justice in Palestine

SBA - Interest/Affinity, Activism, School of Law

Website

Mission
Law Students for Justice in Palestine (LSJP) aims to advance the Palestinian liberation struggle. We seek to raise awareness of the inherent injustice of the Israeli settler-colonial, apartheid state and its position within a broader system of imperial domination. We also aim to organize students to engage in direct advocacy and join the global solidarity movement for Palestine.

Membership Benefits
This will group will offer connections to Palestinian and Community organizers as well as offer them a chance to learn more about Palestine and Palestine-related advocacy. Members can be involved in a wide variety of advocacy like participating and leading Ceasefire Tabling.

Lifetime membership
Law Students for Reproductive Freedom

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Law Students for Reproductive Freedom

SBA - Activism, School of Law

Website

Contact: Douglas Whitmire

Mission
LSRF advances reproductive freedom and reproductive justice by equipping law students with legal knowledge, advocacy skills, and organizing experience—while partnering with community advocates to protect bodily autonomy and equitable access to care.

Membership Benefits
1) Education you can use in class and practice
Issue primers on major doctrines and current litigation trends (standing, bans, FDA/EMTALA conflicts, parental involvement, conscience/refusal, funding restrictions, criminalization, data privacy).
Workshops on practical skills: legislative analysis, client-centered lawyering, trauma-informed interviewing, and writing a policy memo.
“Know Your Landscape” briefings when major cases, ballot measures, or agency actions shift the terrain.
2) Career and mentorship support
Mentor matching with alumni, local attorneys, and advocates (clinic folks, litigators, policy counsel, movement lawyers).
Resume/CV + cover letter clinics tailored to public interest and health law paths.
Shadowing / informational interview pathways with partner orgs (abortion funds, legal aid, impact lit groups, policy shops).
3) Speaker access and networking
Priority access to small-group Q&As with visiting speakers.
Member-only roundtables with practitioners (fertility law, judicial bypass, crisis pregnancy centers, abortion funds, litigation strategy).
Conference and event coordination (carpooling, group registration help, shared outlines/notes).
4) Leadership and real advocacy experience
Project teams (Policy, Litigation Watch, Community Partnerships, Campus Programming).
Publishable opportunities: short explainers, event recap posts, annotated resource lists, amicus-style student briefs.
Leadership roles that translate cleanly to job materials (project management, stakeholder coordination, event planning).
5) Community, wellbeing, and belonging
Peer support space for processing legal developments and sustaining long-term engagement.
Community care practices (study halls, debrief circles after hard topics, mutual support norms).
A values-based community where members can show up with curiosity and integrity—even when the law feels bleak.

Lifetime membership
Lawve Letters

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Lawve Letters

SBA - Social/Recreational, Arts/Media, School of Law

Website

Mission
The mission of Lawve Letters is dedicated to using the power of handwritten words to bring comfort, encouragement, and hope to individuals facing hardship. As law students, we recognize that words hold the power not only to advocate but also to heal. Through our regular letter-writing gatherings, we aim to provide support to those undergoing difficult times, such as individuals battling illness, coping with loss, or experiencing personal struggles.
By fostering a community of empathy and service within our law school, we seek to remind recipients that they are not alone and that kindness, even in the smallest form, can make a profound impact. Through partnerships with organizations like the Dear Jack Foundation and other outreach programs, we strive to extend our reach and ensure our words find those who need them most.

Membership Benefits
Lawve Letters offers law students a meaningful way to uplift others through handwritten letters of encouragement to individuals experiencing illness, loss, or hardship. We provide a supportive space for members to engage in acts of kindness, promote empathy, and build community through service.
We host quarterly letter-writing gatherings where members connect, collaborate on outreach initiatives, and partner with organizations like the Dear Jack Foundation. We may also hold additional informal events or service projects throughout the year. Communications are sent via email and GroupMe to keep members informed about upcoming meetings, recipient opportunities, and ways to get involved.

Lifetime membership
Muslim Law Students Association

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Muslim Law Students Association

SBA - Religious, School of Law

Website

Mission
Our mission is to advocate for Muslim students in the law school community.

Membership Benefits
If you are interested in learning more about Muslims in the legal community in Cleveland, please consider joining this group. We aim to host events that will feature Muslim legal professionals in the Cleveland area.

Lifetime membership
National Lawyer’s Guild

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National Lawyer's Guild

SBA - Academic, School of Law

Website

Mission
The National Lawyers Guild is the oldest nationwide progressive bar association that primarily advocates for prison abolition and protestor rights. NLG is well-known for its legal observer program, in which laypeople can get trained to record police misconduct at protests.

Membership Benefits
NLG collaborates with other organizations in the law school to host the only annual Public Interest Night of Networking. Executive Board officers also organize the Week of Abolition in the spring semester, which will include speaker panels and other exciting events!

Lifetime membership
Older Wiser Law Students

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Older Wiser Law Students

SBA - Academic, Cultural, School of Law

Website

Mission
To help facilitate non traditional law students form a community of support and a place for talking through issues associated with their status.

Membership Benefits
Members will be able to attend social events designed for older students with families. Members will also have opportunities to hear from speakers who were in similar situations to them when in law school.

Lifetime membership
Real Property, Probate and Trusts Law

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Real Property, Probate and Trusts Law

SBA - Academic, School of Law

Website

Mission
Educate members and the larger law school community about current issues related to real estate, land use, and trusts and estates law.

Membership Benefits
Members will have the opportunity to attend speaker events with practicing attorneys in real estate, probate, and estate law. Members will also have the opportunity to participate in a mentorship program pairing them with professionals in the real estate, probate, and estate law practice areas.

Lifetime membership
South Asian Law Student Association

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South Asian Law Student Association

SBA - Academic, School of Law

Website

Contact: Aabid Shivji

Mission
The South Asian Law Students Association is an academic and cultural institution at CWRU's School of Law. The Association aims to promote professional development and networking opportunities for law student members, provide a forum for law students to meet and exchange information about issues pertinent to South Asians, and disseminate information on academic, social, community service, and other civic activities and opportunities within the South Asian community.

Membership Benefits
Making connections and fostering growth in the South Asian legal community.

Lifetime membership
Sports and Entertainment Law Society

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Sports & Entertainment Law Society

SBA - Professional, School of Law

Website

Contact: Piper Bruce

Mission
The purpose of the Sports & Entertainment Law Society (SELS), is to provide members, alumni, and all organizational stakeholders with insight and education on key legal issues encountered in the sports, film, television, and music entertainment business segments, while also providing members with unique opportunities to connect, engage, and cultivate industry relationships. The Sports & Entertainment Law Society will deliver on these objectives in two important ways. First, SELS will provide participants with information, resources, and access to successful industry professionals who will share their career achievements, and provide insight into topics ranging from discussions on some of the greatest legal challenges facing today's global entertainment market, to their experiences with talent representation, deal-making and negotiation, addressing intellectual property issues, and emerging opportunities in various entertainment segments. Second, the SELS organization will host a series of networking and social events both exclusively and in strategic partnership with other complementary campus organizations, to unite students and experienced professionals with a common interest in this business discipline. SELS seeks to be the University's cornerstone of professional development, resource support, and networking for student constituents seeking to build their legal careers in the entertainment business.

Membership Benefits
Members will have the benefits of attending events held by Sports & Entertainment Law Society.

Lifetime membership

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