Famous PAD Alumni
This Paddie is a former U.S. Supreme Court Justice, and is most famous for her lifelong fight for gender equality. She is also known for her progressive legal opinions and powerful dissents, particularly on issues of equality and justice.
Who is: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
What is the largest Co-ed pre-law fraternity in the country?
What is: PAD!
This Paddie is the President of our Chapter
Who is Demir Genc
This 1803 case established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to strike down laws as unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This phrase describes a lawsuit so ridiculous it seems to have no basis in law—like suing yourself for emotional distress.
What is a frivolous lawsuit?
This former U.S. President is a Paddie who served as President from 2021 to 2025. He was also a vice president under Obama.
Who is: Joe Biden
What year was PAD established?
What is: 1902
This Paddie is the VP of PR
Who is Cian Moss
In 1954, the Court unanimously held that “separate but equal” has no place in public education.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This comedy features two New Yorkers wrongly accused in Alabama and defended by a lawyer whose courtroom expertise is terrible.
What is "My Cousin Vinny"
This Paddie serves as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. President Barack Obama nominated her. She is the first Hispanic justice and the third woman U.S. Supreme Court justice.
Who is: Sonia Sotomayor
What is PAD's Motto?
What is: "Love of Humanity and Justice for All"
This Paddie is the VP of Social
Who is Maia Escobedo
This 1966 decision requires police to inform suspects of their rights, including the right to remain silent.
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
This courtroom staple is famous for being dramatically shouted in movies, even though real lawyers rarely yell it.
What is “Objection!”?
This Paddie is a former First Lady, American politician, lawyer, and diplomat. She was the 67th United States Secretary of State in the administration of Barack Obama from 2009 to 2013.
Who is: Hillary Clinton
What is PAD's official flower?
What is: A red carnation
This Paddie is the VP of Alumni Networking
Who is Niko Menegatos
In this landmark reproductive rights case, the Court recognized a constitutional right to privacy under the 14th Amendment.
What is Roe v. Wade?
Elle Woods famously said this about getting into Harvard Law School.
What is "What, like it's hard?"
This Paddie was the 27th President and served from 1909 to 1913 and as the tenth Chief Justice of the United States from 1921 to 1930. He is the only person to have held both offices. He was known for establishing a postal savings system, creating national parks, and filing antitrust suits.
Who is: William H. Taft
What are the 5 BU PAD categories to fulfill for brothers (Not New Members) to get formal credit?
What is: "Social, Professional Development, Fundraising, Community Service, and Alumni Networking"
This Paddie is the VP of Fundraising
Who is Emily Worcester
In 1978, the Court held that rigid racial quotas in university admissions violate the Equal Protection Clause, but race may be one factor among others.
What is Regents of the University of California v. Bakke?
This mythical creature appears only during finals week, survives on caffeine, and insists it’s “definitely fine” even though it has 3 political science exams.
What is a pre-law student?