The speakers and guests are all local, active ATLA members. This program gives students both the opportunity to learn about trial preparation and different areas of litigation and to meet local members of the bar. Application forms and information will be available during the early part of the semester. Amnesty International opposes torture and the death penalty in all cases without reservation and advocates fair and prompt trials for all political prisoners. The law school chapter of Amnesty International works on behalf of individual prisoners, participates in country campaigns and special actions, and coordinates special projects.
All interested students are welcome as members.
ALSA also aids, supports, and assists in the recruitment of prospective Asian American students to study at Pitt Law School. The association is actively involved with the recruitment of black students into the School of Law. The Business Law Society organizes lectures and forums for students who are interested in practicing in the area of business law upon receiving their law degrees. The Christian Legal Society is a group of law students who share a faith in the basic teachings of Christianity and a desire to practice law in a manner that reflects this faith. The society provides a forum for discussing common problems that confront students as law students and as Christians, mutual support and encouragement, and social programs such as picnics, films, dinners, and athletic activities.