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What is kapi?
Founded on October 7th, 2007 at the University of Michigan, Kappa Alpha Pi is a Pre-Law and Government Gender Inclusive Professional Fraternity created to develop a close-knit community of students dedicated to the study of law.
KAPi is open to Emory University undergraduates in all majors and areas of study, from the College of Arts and Sciences to the Business school. As the Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Pi, we are determined to foster the knowledge of law within our brothers, as well as serve the greater community and our campus in preparation for a career using law for the public good.
There are KAPi chapters at universities from coast to coast, including Vanderbilt University, Cornell University, and University of California, Berkeley, to name a few.
OUR THREE PILLARS:
Professionalism:
Professional development is integral to our education process, as well as brothers within our chapter as a whole. To accomplish this, our executive team coaches brothers through resumé building, networking, internship applications, and other career-related necessities. With a broad alumni network of former brothers at some of the nation’s premier law institutions – Harvard Law School, Columbia Law School, and New York University Law School, to name a few – as well an ample database of resources and frequent invited speaker events, we aim to give our brothers every they need to succeed in understanding the professional world of law.
Brotherhood:
Kappa is derived from the Greek word “κακουχία,” or “hardship,” which signifies the reminder of the challenge of bringing the founding brothers together. Alpha is derived from the Greek word “αδελφότητα,” or “brotherhood,” which honors the strong bonds of friendship, community, and shared determination between our brothers. And Pi is derived from the Greek word “πρόοδο,” or “progress,” which represents the fraternity’s dedication to growth, improvement, and professional development of its brothers.
As the Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Pi, we are determined to foster a tight-knit community between both our active brothers and our alumni. With dinners, social events, service events, and more, we create ample opportunities for bonding and friendship.
Philanthropy:
As a professional organization whose goal is to develop the next generation of law leaders, philanthropy is a central component of our work as a fraternity. Our brothers are deeply committed to bettering the Emory and Atlanta communities, and we have numerous opportunities every semester to engage in volunteer work.
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Absolutely not. Our brothers study within a wide array of disciplines, both within the College of Arts and Sciences as well as in the Business School. Furthermore, the goal of Kappa Alpha Pi is to cultivate interest and knowledge in the study of law, but many of our alumni have gone on to pursue careers outside of attending law school, or have pursued work in different fields before their matriculation to law school. Membership in our Xi Chapter will help you determine whether a career in law is right for you, and the skills you will develop as a brother will be indispensable for any career path.
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Of course! Many of our brothers are active participants in many organizations and clubs across campus. However, it is important to keep in mind as a KAPi brother, you are expected to actively participate in professional events and community service throughout the semester.
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Recruitment is the process through which we determine the members of each Emory KAPi class. Recruitment takes place every semester, and it is typically a four-day process, in which PNMs will be evaluated in both open and closed rounds, on their fit as a prospective member within the fraternity.
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There are no set criteria, nor is there a list of qualities or qualifications that we expect from prospective members. As dedicated participants within the pre-law community here at Emory – as well as active participants in the Emory and law communities as a whole, we look for brothers who are passionate, open-minded, and determined.
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Absolutely! Many PNMs who do not receive a bid during their first recruitment cycle go on to participate in recruitment in a future recruitment cycle. Demonstrated interest is a strong factor in the recruitment process, and many of our repeat PNMs end up as KAPi members.