The Oldest and Most Prestigious Law Fraternity in North America

Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity, established in the year 1869 to promote a higher standard of professional ethics, is among the oldest of legal organizations in North America. The Fraternity was established nine years before the American Bar Association. It holds a unique position in the history of the North American bench, bar and the law schools. During the past three decades, Phi Delta Phi's reputation as an organization devoted to legal excellence has begun to spread into México and Europe.

Phi Delta Phi has one hundred and thirty-one active chapters -- called Inns -- in the Western Hemisphere and the number increases yearly. Phi Delta Phi has initiated in excess of 200,000 members making it the world's largest legal fraternity whose membership is restricted to students and practitioners of the law.

Social and Professional Opportunities

As a Member of an Inn of Phi Delta Phi, there will be opportunities to participate in social -- as well as professional -- activities and functions.

Unlike other law fraternities, Phi Delta Phi does not initiate undergraduate or pre-law students and is a true professional association of lawyers and law students.

The Bryan Inn of the University of Miami School of Law is chartered as an honors fraternity, with membership eligibility based on excellence. Throughout the year, "the Inn " sponsors various speakers and alumni events to further its ideals and the professional success of its members.

Friendships cultivated in law school continue after graduation. Phi Delta Phi’s maintain contact on a social level as well as a professional level through Barrister Inns, Bar Associations and other professional organizations.

Officers of the Fraternity and the Headquarters' staff stand ready to counsel Student and Barrister Members of Phi Delta Phi concerning job placement and opportunities.

American presidents, Supreme Court justices and prominent members of the bar and bench who have been initiated into Phi Delta Phi include: