"Phi Delta Phi is the oldest legal organization in continuous existence in the United States, predating even the American Bar Association. It was founded in 1869 at the University of Michigan School of Law by four law students, who at the urging of their faculty, endeavored to create an association that would foster scholarship, civility, and ethical conduct in the legal profession. Since that time, Phi Delta Phi has grown beyond the borders of the United States" and has become an international organization.

"Phi Delta Phi celebrates academic excellence and embraces the finest attributes of professionalism and scholarship. Since our founding, Phi Delta Phi has emphasized to students and lawyers alike the importance of our calling. Our active membership is drawn from those students of the law who not only have shown themselves companionable, but have manifested ability and industry in legal study. Membership in Phi Delta Phi is truly a mark of honor and distinction that follows one throughout life." Source: Phi Delta Phi (edited from original text)

In 2018, the "Elmira College Hall" (chapter) of Phi Delta Phi was established to promote and foster the ideals of scholarship, civility, and ethical conduct in the legal profession. Members of the "Elmira College Inn not only have an AMAZING RESUME BUILDER, but also have a variety of resources at their disposal, including, but not limited to:

• PDP's Mentorship Program
• Awards and Scholarship
• Career Center
• Transition of Membership from Elmira College to a Law School's PDP Chapter
• Member Benefits, including discounts on:
  • Insurance, Theme Parks, Movie Tickets, Cell Phone Service, Hotels, Office Supplies (Staples), Rental Cars (Budget and Avis), Brooks Brothers, Textbooks, Study Abroad Opportunities, Bar Preparation Courses, Law School Admission Services, LSAT Test Preparation Courses, Tutoring, Internship Programs, and More!

Interested students should contact their Pre-Law Advisor (a Phi Delta Phi member) for more information. Elmira College students may also sign-up via the Phi Delta Phi Registration Page by completing their information, selecting the "Elmira College Hall" and paying their one-time $135.00 initiation fee. As soon as a student registers, they should contact their Pre-law Advisor.