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About
APLA was founded in Sept. 2022 as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's first Asian-Interest Pre-Law Organization to address the lack of community, support, and information AAPI often feel in pre-law contexts.
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Though the % of AAPI in law is increasing, AAPI still face harmful stereotypes and stigmas
that make it difficult to successfully pursue a career in law/politics.
Our goal is to combat this by providing an inclusive and supportive community for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and anybody interested in AAPI issues or AAPI/International Law.
Mission
1. Provide a space/community for AAPI to discuss unique issues and stigmas facing AAPI in the law, and/or AAPI legal issues.
2. Support AAPI throughout the law school application process and/or pursual of a career in law/politics through resources and workshops, particularly Asian-Interest Law.
3. Address factors contributing to the lack of AAPI in law and policy-related professions.
Professional & Social Events
Each month, we host 1 professional event and 1 social event. Here are some of the types of events we host!
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Professional Events​
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Speaker Events w/ AAPI in law and law-related professions (lawyers, professors, legal research scholars, law students, politicians/government officials)
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Networking w/ AAPI in the law
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Resume & Interview Workshops
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Professional Headshots
Social Events
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Cultural Holiday Events (Lunar New Year, Diwali, Eid, Nyepi, etc.)
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Opportunities to meet other Asian Pre-Law Organizations across North America
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Cultural Dining Events
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APLA Socials