The Fraternity thus has far more active chapters than does any other law fraternity in the world. The Fraternity has initiated over accredited law 200,000 Its chapters are restricted to accredited schools under standards adopted by the International Executive Board.

In September of 1970 Phi Alpha Delta became the first law fraternity to admit women. In 1972 Phi Delta Delta Law Fraternity, the leading fraternity for women was, by joint  action, merged into Phi Alpha Delta and 5,000 leading women judges, attorneys and educators became members of Phi Alpha Delta.

The Public Service Center was created in 1978 to conduct  foundation-type activities for  the Fraternity. Its principal activity has been in the area of law related education. Since its inception, the center has provided an opportunity for the members to teach young people about the law. Funded primarily through Federal grants, the center has achieved recognition for its effective programming.

The 1980 Convention adopted a program of Pre-Law Chapters and in the Spring of 1981 the first Pre-Law Chapter of the Fraternity was established at Southwest Missouri State University.  Today there are 197 Pre-Law chapters chartered.

The fraternity continues to grow and expand its services, benefits and programs to members all across the world.

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