St. Thomas Law's Phi Alpha Delta - Soia Mentschikoff Chapter Recognized by National P.A.D.

Each year, Phi Alpha Delta recognizes its members and chapters with awards of excellence.  Phi Alpha Delta has over 200 law and 100 alumni chapters.  They honor those who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments, both on the individual and chapter levels.  

Members of the championship PAD Mock Trial Team
(L-R) Freddy Figueroa, Ileana Garcia, Natasha Vargas, Tayron Lopez

The Executive Office and International Executive Board collectively spend hours over the course of weeks reviewing nominations for P.A.D.’s most deserving chapters and members and our very own Soia Mentschikoff Chapter has received recognition for the 2014-2015 school year.  They received recognition for:

• First place in the Stanley H. Kohn Outstanding Chapter; 
• Receiving first place for the Alex Hotchkiss Outstanding Justice (Regilucia Smith);
• Top 3 ranking for Top Recruitment (with 102 initiates).

Regilucia Smith received first place
for  Outstanding Justice.

The Mentschikoff Chapter will sponsor a mentorship program, in which 1Ls or 2Ls can be paired with other 2L or 3L students who have similar interests.  The mentorship program will be a support system for many 1L students.  

The Chapter will also host social and networking events, pro bono opportunities, panel discussions, and speakers at the law school.  

Preparation is also underway for the PAD Mock Trial Competition, with hopes that they can bring home another National Championship at the Mock Trial competition this school year.