Native American Tribal Members are highly encouraged to join. The Journal's function is three-fold. First, the Journal provides valuable writing and editing experience to University of Washington law students interested in Pacific Rim law and policy issues. Second, the Journal, as one of the only two student-edited law journals in the United States devoted to the Pacific Basin, and the only journal featuring translations of East Asian legal scholarship, encourages the debate of issues vital to the Pacific Rim. Third, the Journal enhances the University of Washington School of Law's national and international role as a center for East Asian legal studies.
Membership is competitive and based upon first year grades and writing competition scores.
Phi Alpha Delta PAD is a national legal fraternity which serves as a social outlet for law school students. In an attempt to make Condon Hall a more enjoyable place to both learn and study, PAD has supplied the school with study aids in the library and expanded the coffee service to include espresso, sodas and food. PAD also serves as an effective tool to network with influential alumni members such as Justices of the Washington Supreme Court. Other notable members include President and Hillary Rodham Clinton as well as notable Republicans. PAD also supports legal education through an exam taking seminar for members.