The Honor System at William & Mary Law School exists to provide a living and learning environment that reflects the values of the Law School community, including those of academic integrity, personal integrity, and personal and professional responsibility.

The Law School Honor Council is a student body of sixteen Justices, including a Chief Justice and Vice Chief Justice, comprised of student representatives from the 1L, 2L and 3L classes. Council members are selected through application and interview with officers of the Student Bar Association, the student governing body of the Law School.

Honor Council members are responsible for hearing and deciding Honor violations that are brought to the attention of the Council as provided for in the Honor Code. Honor Council members have a duty to maintain confidentiality in all Honor proceedings and to treat all participants in any Honor proceeding fairly and equitably.

Although it is incumbent upon each individual student to know and abide by the Law School's Honor Code, Honor Council members are also available to provide information to students, faculty and staff about the Law School community's standards of conduct as embodied in the Code, and to provide information about Honor procedures.

Contact the Law School Honor Council at lawhonor@wm.edu.

»»  Honor Council web pages

Phi Alpha Delta

Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) is a professional service organization and the world's largest law fraternity with more than 183 law school chapters, 95 alumni chapters, and 200 pre-law chapters in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. The William & Mary Chapter of PAD sponsors exam preparation sessions, etiquette dinners and community service activities throughout the year. PAD members benefit from leadership and networking opportunities in law school and after graduation.

»»  PAD web site

Phi Delta Phi

Jefferson Inn is the William & Mary Chapter of Phi Delta Phi, the international legal fraternity. The Jefferson Inn promotes legal ethics within the profession, with time set aside for social and philanthropic activities. Each year, PDP sponsors the Welcome Back Party and undertakes a charitable project such as the Alan Bukzin Memorial Bone Marrow Drive. The highlight of every year is the chartered bus trip to the U.S. Supreme Court, culminating in a visit with a U.S. Supreme Court justice.

William & Mary Public Service Fund, Inc.

Incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1988, the William & Mary Public Service Fund, Inc. (PSF) is a private nonprofit organization governed by students at the William & Mary School of Law. PSF is a full member of the National Association for Public Interest Law, a coalition of similar organizations at law schools throughout the country. PSF endeavors to prepare, inspire, and create opportunities for William & Mary law students to pursue careers in public interest law.

PSF conducts several fund-raisers throughout the year to support its Summer Fellowship Program. Through the program, PSF provides financial assistance to William & Mary law students who work in unpaid summer internships with public interest law organizations.

PSF raises money from fellow law students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alums. Williamsburg-area businesses also provide substantial support. Finally, PSF runs a gift shop at the Law School where you can buy Law School sweatshirts, golf shirts, t-shirts, mugs, hats, and more.

Student volunteers are essential to helping the Board of Directors with all activities. Students who want to volunteer or to learn more should contact a member of the PSF Board when they are here at the law school. Volunteers serve a great cause and have loads of fun!

»»  PSF web site

Student Legal Services

Student Legal Services, a student-run organization of volunteer law students, offers free legal assistance to William & Mary students, faculty, staff, and organizations. Law student volunteers offer information and help with decisions concerning the law, criminal matters, landlord-tenant relations, contracts, insurance, and almost any other legal issue. Volunteers occupy a unique position to provide information and insiders' advice regarding law school, the application process, and a future career in the legal profession. Student Legal Services can also assist with school disciplinary charges and proceedings. Located in Room 166 in the Campus Center, SLS can be contacted at (757) 221-3304 or Legser@wm.edu. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment.