About APALSA
Wayne State University Law School's Asian Pacific American Law Students Association is an organization created to serve and promote the Asian community at Wayne Law and in the metro Detroit-area. We assist our members in many ways, such as academic help, career advice, networking events, on-campus interview tips, outlines, and more.
2025-2026 Board
President - Claire Low
Co-Vice President - Kerri Tang
Co-Vice President - Scarlett Yoon
Social Media Coordinator - Mika Dela Cruz
Secretary - Kendall Tamburo
Contact Information
Contact: wsuapalsa@wayne.edu
About CLSA
The Catholic Law Student Association (CLSA) at Wayne State University Law School is a group of law students committed to integrating faith with the practice of law. We strive to foster an environment where students can explore the intersection of Catholic teachings and legal practice, offering opportunities for spiritual growth, intellectual development, and professional networking. CLSA promotes ethical decision-making, service to others, and advocacy for justice in accordance with Catholic values. Through events, Masses, volunteer efforts, and bible study, we seek to build a community rooted in faith and dedicated to using the law to serve and uplift those in need.
Contact Information
Contact: cjajonie@wayne.edu
About CALSA
The Chaldean American Law Student Association (CALSA) at Wayne State University Law School is a community of law students dedicated to supporting Chaldean and Middle Eastern individuals pursuing legal careers. Our mission is to foster an inclusive environment that promotes cultural awareness, professional development, and advocacy for the Chaldean community. Through events, networking opportunities, and mentorship, CALSA aims to empower students and provide a platform for cultural exchange, and advocate for policies that address the unique challenges facing our community.
Contact Information
Contact: cjajonie@wayne.edu
About The Federalist Society
The Wayne Law Chapter of the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies is a group of conservative, libertarian, and moderate law students. Our chief goal is to foster balanced and open debate about the fundamental principles of individual freedom, limited government, and judicial restraint.
The Federalist Society stands for three main principles (the “core principles):
The state exists to preserve freedom.
The separation of powers is central to our Constitution.
It is the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be.
With the assistance of national Federalist Society leadership, we seek to promote awareness of these principles in the Wayne Law community and beyond while creating a learning atmosphere open to alternative viewpoints.
Our goal is to encourage the exchange of ideas on campus. As such, we don't promote particular policies, endorse nominees or candidates, adopt political stances, advocate for political outcomes, or lobby for legislation.
2024-2025 Board
President - Kyle Johnson
Vice President - Ashly Hancock
Contact Information
Contact: fedsoc@wayne.edu
About Jessup
Interested in International Law? Interested in Moot Court experience? The Jessup is the world's largest moot court competition, with participants from roughly 700 law schools in 100 countries and jurisdictions. The team argues a fictional dispute between countries before the International Court of Justice. We will be holding tryouts at the end of the semester to select new members from the 1L class to join us next year, so be sure to try out! This year we are heading to the International Rounds of Competition and will be holding practice arguments in the Moot Court Room 2139 from 12pm-1:50pm on March 17th and 24th, so stop by and check it out.
Contact Information
2024-2025 Chancellor - Hailey Wolf: hm6956@wayne.edu
Contact: jessupwsu@gmail.com
About Jessup
Our organization aims to provide a community for Latinx law students and create networking and informational opportunities. The organization will showcase Hispanic success and culture within the law school. We also aim to conduct outreach to the Hispanic undergrad and high school populations as a way to serve the community and encourage students to consider law school.
2024-2025 Board
President - Lizarayne Herrington
Vice President - Lizbeth Lopez-Bermudez
Contact Information
Contact: waynelawlalsa@wayne.edu
About MELSA
The Middle Eastern Law Student Association (MELSA) is a student organization committed to fostering a supportive community for law students of Middle Eastern descent, as well as those interested in the cultural, legal, and social issues affecting the Middle Eastern community. We prioritize connecting the Middle Eastern student body at Wayne Law through a variety of social and professional development events.
Contact Information
Contact: hd7336@wayne.edu
About Mock Trial
Mock Trial is a co-curricular, student operated intramural trial program. Members participate in skills training and intra-school, regional and national trial advocacy competitions.
2025-2026 Board
Commissioner: Jordan Gonder
Contact Information
Contact: jgonder@wayne.edu
About NLG
We provide a space for progressive law students to network and organize. We coordinate with the Detroit/Michigan Chapter to provide Legal Observer trainings. If you believe people are more important than property, you'll be right at home in NLG.
2024-2025 Board
Batoul Bazzi, Brendan Kelley, Emma Klug, Katie Koczak, Noah Peltier, Trenten Ingell
Contact Information
Contact: nlg@wayne.edu
TWEN: National Lawyers Guild (NLG)
About WLC
The Women’s Law Caucus (WLC) is a student organization that, through a variety of social and professional activities, aims to foster a supportive environment for law students, especially women, and create opportunities for personal growth, networking, and community involvement. We host regular meetings and events throughout the school year, including speaker panels, networking events, mentorship programs, and volunteer initiatives.
2024-2025 Board
President - Layal Eid
Secretary - Batoul Bazzi
Treasurer - Kaleigh Belz
Event Coordinator - Hailey Kallabat
Vice President of Community Outreach - Lauren Filipiak
Vice President of Student Affairs - Katherine Koczak
Professional Development Chair - Rachel Dodds
Director of Diversity & Inclusion - Saher Zaidi
WLAM Representative - Dilraj Preet Gill
Contact Information
Contact: hd7336@wayne.edu