Our History
APILSA was formed in 1969 in the wake of the Civil Rights Movement and in response to the need for greater Asian and Pacific Islander representation in the legal profession. In the past 40 years, APILSA has grown to be the largest and one of the most active student-run organizations at the UCLA School of Law, consisting of Pan-Asian and multi-ethnic students, faculty, alumni, and community members. APILSA fosters the importance of the study of law and the responsibility of Asian Pacific Islanders to pursue its practice in order to address the legal and political needs of Asian Pacific Islander communities.
Our Purpose
APILSA serves as a valuable resource and a significant social support network for law students to succeed academically, socially, politically, and professionally. APILSA coordinates numerous events and activities that educate and inform members about current Asian Pacific Islander issues, and prepares members to manage such issues in both academic and professional legal settings. APILSA also provides a common forum for expressing members’ needs and concerns as Asian Pacific Islander law students. APILSA strives to develop innovative programs that lend academic and peer support, and aspires to continue its long-standing success.
Contact
To contact the admin of this website, please email admin@apilsa.org.
The main contact email for the UCLA School of Law’s APILSA is apilsa@lawnet.ucla.edu.

