Kappa Alpha Pi (professional) explained

Kappa Alpha Pi (Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: ΚΑΠ) or KAPi (pronounced "Kap-ee") is a gender-inclusive pre-law fraternity that started at the University of Michigan.^{[1] [2]}

History

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.^[3] These pre-law students created Kappa Alpha Pi on October 9, 2007.^[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

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. Above the shield is the Wreath of Victory and a phoenix which represents the fraternity's history.

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

Activities

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. 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.

Collegiate chapters

Following is a list of Kappa Alpha Pi chapters. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italic.

Chapter	Chartered date	Institution	Location	Status	References
Alpha		University of Michigan	Ann Arbor, Michigan	Active	[14]
Beta	2009	University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles, California	Active
Gamma	2010	University of California, Riverside	Riverside, California	Active
Delta		Cornell University	Ithaca, New York	Active
Epsilon	2011	Chapman University	Orange, California	Active	[15]
Zeta	2012	University at Albany, SUNY	Albany, New York	Inactive
Eta	2013		East Lansing, Michigan	Active
Theta	2014	University of California, Davis	Davis, California	Inactive
Iota	2014	University of California, Berkeley	Berkeley, California	Active	[16] [17]
Kappa	2018	University of California, San Diego	San Diego, California	Active
Lambda	2019	University of Tennessee	Knoxville, Tennessee	Active	[18] [19] [20]
Mu	2019	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Champaign, Illinois	Active	[21]
Nu		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 Gama	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

See also

• Professional fraternities and sororities
• Lambda Epsilon Chi (paralegal honor society)
• The Order of Barristers (law and litigation honor society)
• Order of the Coif (law honor society)
• Phi Delta Phi (law honor society)

Notes and References

1. Web site: History . 2023-07-19 . Kappa Alpha Pi UC Berkeley Iota Chapter . en-US.
2. Web site: Kappa Alpha Pi . 2024-02-06 . Kappa Alpha Pi . en-US.
3. Web site: Kappa Alpha Pi - Maize Pages . 2023-07-19 . University of Michigan.
4. Web site: Home Kappa Alpha Pi University of Michigan . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20221031225233/https://www.kappaalphapiumich.com/home . 2022-10-31 . 2023-07-19 .
5. Web site: Kappa Alpha Pi - Campus Labs . 2023-07-19 . Chapman University.
6. Web site: Kappa Alpha Pi- CalLink . 2023-07-19 . UC Berkeley.
7. Web site: Our Chapter . 2023-07-19 . UCLA Kappa Alpha Pi . en-US.
8. News: 7 June 2016 . Trial by fire in the UC Davis Greek system . The Aggie . July 19, 2023.
9. Web site: Home . 2023-07-19 . Cornell Kappa Alpha Pi . en-US.
10. Web site: Members | Kappa Alpha Pi . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120113103634/http://www.kappaalphapi.com/members/ . 2012-01-13 . 2011-12-06.
11. Web site: About . 2023-07-19 . UCSD Kappa Alpha Pi . en.
12. Web site: Our Pillars . 2023-07-19 . UCLA Kappa Alpha Pi . en-US.
13. Web site: Home . 2023-02-01 . Kappa Alpha Pi Michigan State University . en.
14. Web site: KAPi South - Chapters . 2023-09-07 . www.kapisouth.com . en-US.
15. Web site: Home . 2023-02-01 . Chapman KAPi . en.
16. Web site: What We Do . 2023-07-19 . Kappa Alpha Pi UC Berkeley Iota Chapter . en-US.
17. Web site: KAPi South - Chapters .
18. Web site: About . 2023-07-19 . Kappa Alpha Pi Lamba . en.
19. Web site: KAPi South - Chapters .
20. Web site: Professional fraternity Kappa Alpha Pi reaches beyond Greek norms . 13 September 2022 .
21. Web site: HOME Kappa Alpha Pi - Mu Chapter . 2023-10-25 . Kappa Alpha Pi . en.