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Kappa Alpha Pi
ΚΑΠ
FoundedOctober 9, 2007; 17 years ago (2007-10-09)
University of Michigan
TypeProfessional
AffiliationIndependent
Former affiliationPFA
StatusActive
EmphasisLaw
ScopeNational
PillarsProfessionalism, philanthropy, and brotherhood
Colors  Navy blue and   Silver
SymbolGavel, book of knowledge, and torch
MascotPhoenix
Chapters34 active
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
United States
Websitewww.kapinational.com

Kappa Alpha Pi (ΚΑΠ) or KAPi (pronounced "Kap-ee") is a gender-inclusive pre-law fraternity that started at the University of Michigan.[1][2]

History

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In 2007, undergraduate members of Phi Alpha Delta at the University of Michigan disaffiliated from the international pre-law fraternity to form a new "close-knit community" at the local level.[1][3] These pre-law students created Kappa Alpha Pi on October 9, 2007.[1][3][4] The purpose of Kappa Alpha Pi is "to foster knowledge of the law for undergraduate students; to provide service to the greater community and campus; to promote a strong sense of fraternalism among members; to uphold the ideals and integrity of Kappa Alpha Pi Pre-Law Co-ed Fraternity; so that each member may advance his or her intellect while contributing actively to the well-being of others."[5][6]

In the fall of 2009, the Alpha chapter of Phi Alpha Delta at UCLA also withdrew from the national pre-law fraternity. It formed the Beta chapter of Kappa Alpha Pi.[7] Similarly, the Theta chapter at University of California, Davis also formed from a pre-existing Phi Alpha Delta chapter.[8]

Although the fraternity expanded to other campuses, each chapter follows the model of the Alpha chapter.[9] Each chapter has an executive board that leads the fraternity and its pledge classes.[10]

Symbols

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The Kappa Alpha Pi crest features a shield decorated with a gavel, the Book of Knowledge, and a torch that symbolize law and justice.[11] At the base of the shield is a scroll with the fraternity's name.[11] Above the shield is the Wreath of Victory and a phoenix which represents the fraternity's history.[11]

The fraternity's colors are navy blue, symbolizing harmony and steadfastness, and silver which symbolizes intelligence, maturity, modesty, and security.[11] Its pillars are professionalism, philanthropy, and brotherhood.[12][13]

Activities

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Chapters hold weekly or bi-weekly meetings with guest speakers. Individual chapters plan their own campus programs and offer assistance with preparing for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and law school application, host resume workshops, and offer mentorship programs with law school students. The fraternity also does philanthropic work, such as fundraising for local charities and partnering with legal clinics and legal aid nonprofit organizations.[6] Local chapters independently create their own recruitment processes, but most chapters have some rush and pledge process rush and pledge process modeled after social Greek sororities and fraternities.

Chapters

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Following is a list of Kappa Alpha Pi chapters, with active chapters indicated in bold and inactive chapters in italics.[1][2][14]

Chapter Chartered date and range Institution Location Status References
Alpha October 9, 2007 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan Active [4][a]
Beta 2009 University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, California Active [7][b]
Gamma 2010 University of California, Riverside Riverside, California Active
Delta May 7, 2011 Cornell University Ithaca, New York Active [9]
Epsilon 2011 Chapman University Orange, California Active [15]
Zeta 2012 University at Albany, SUNY Albany, New York Inactive
Eta 2013 Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan Active [13]
Theta 2014 University of California, Davis Davis, California Inactive [8][a]
Iota 2014 University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California Active [6][16][17]
Kappa 2018 University of California, San Diego San Diego, California Active [11][18]
Lambda 2019 University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee Active [19][20][21]
Mu 2019 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, Illinois Active [18]
Nu October 15, 2020 Lincoln University Jefferson City, Missouri Inactive
Xi 2023 Emory University Atlanta, Georgia Active
Omicron 2023 University of Southern California Los Angeles, California Active
Pi Fall 2023 George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia Active
Rho Fall 2023 Appalachian State University Boone, North Carolina Active
Sigma Fall 2023 Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina Active
Tau Fall 2023 University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky Active
Upsilon Fall 2023 University of Georgia Athens, Georgia Active
Phi Fall 2023 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas Active
Chi Fall 2023 North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina Active
Psi Fall 2023 University of Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Active
Omega Fall 2023 Auburn University Auburn, Alabama Active
Alpha Alpha Fall 2023 University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky Active
Alpha Beta Fall 2023 University of Mississippi Oxford, Mississippi Active
Alpha Gamma Fall 2023 Georgetown University Washington, D.C. Active
Alpha Delta Fall 2023 George Washington University Washington, D.C. Active
Alpha Epsilon Fall 2023 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, North Carolina Active
Alpha Zeta Fall 2023 Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas Active
Alpha Eta Fall 2023 University of West Florida Pensacola, Florida Active
Alpha Theta Fall 2023 Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis, Missouri Active
Alpha Iota Fall 2023 University of Richmond Richmond, Virginia Active
Alpha Kappa Spring 2024 College of Charleston Charleston, South Carolina Active
Alpha Lambda Spring 2024 Saint Louis University St. Louis, Missouri Active
Alpha Mu Spring 2024 Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania Active
Alpha Nu Summer 2024 Murray State University Murray, Kentucky Active
Alpha Xi Summer 2024 Miami University Oxford, Ohio Active
Alpha Omicron Fall 2024 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Active
Alpha Pi Fall 2024 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, Georgia Active
Alpha Rho Fall 2024 University of Illinois, Chicago Chicago, Illinois Active
Alpha Sigma Fall 2024 Ohio University Athens, Ohio Active
Alpha Tau Fall 2024 University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama Active
Alpha Upsilon Fall 2024 University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, North Carolina Active
Alpha Phi Fall 2024 Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana Active
Alpha Chi Fall 2024 Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee Active
  1. ^ a b Formed from a chapter of Phi Alpha Delta.
  2. ^ Formed from the Alpha chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, established in 2002.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "History". Kappa Alpha Pi UC Berkeley Iota Chapter. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  2. ^ a b "Kappa Alpha Pi". Kappa Alpha Pi. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  3. ^ a b "Kappa Alpha Pi - Maize Pages". University of Michigan. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  4. ^ a b "Home | Kappa Alpha Pi | University of Michigan". Archived from the original on 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  5. ^ "Kappa Alpha Pi - Campus Labs". Chapman University. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  6. ^ a b c "Kappa Alpha Pi- CalLink". UC Berkeley. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  7. ^ a b "Our Chapter". UCLA Kappa Alpha Pi. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  8. ^ a b "Trial by fire in the UC Davis Greek system". The Aggie. 7 June 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Home". Cornell Kappa Alpha Pi. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  10. ^ "Members | Kappa Alpha Pi". Archived from the original on 2012-01-13. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
  11. ^ a b c d e "About". UCSD Kappa Alpha Pi. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  12. ^ "Our Pillars". UCLA Kappa Alpha Pi. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  13. ^ a b "Home". Kappa Alpha Pi Michigan State University. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
  14. ^ "KAPi South - Chapters". www.kapisouth.com. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  15. ^ "Home". Chapman KAPi. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
  16. ^ "KAPi South - Chapters".
  17. ^ "What We Do". Kappa Alpha Pi UC Berkeley Iota Chapter. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  18. ^ a b "HOME | Kappa Alpha Pi - Mu Chapter". Kappa Alpha Pi. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  19. ^ "About". Kappa Alpha Pi Lamba. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  20. ^ "KAPi South - Chapters".
  21. ^ "Professional fraternity Kappa Alpha Pi reaches beyond Greek norms". 13 September 2022.
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