Constitution
FIRST: The name for this organization is Asian Pacific Â鶹´«Ã½ Law Student Association, also know as APALSA.
SECOND: The period of duration is perpetual.
THIRD: The election of Executive Officers shall be as provided in the By-Laws.
FOURTH: The organization shall have members as provided in the By-Laws and the Constitution.
FIFTH: The mission statement of the organization shall be:
Asian Pacific Â鶹´«Ã½ Law Student Association is dedicated to Asian Pacific Â鶹´«Ã½ legal scholarship and cultural awareness at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Washington College of Law and within the District of Columbia area. Asian Pacific Â鶹´«Ã½ Law Student Association continues to strive in its goal to bring cultural awareness to the student body at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Washington College of Law and to the legal community as a whole, representing a diverse group of people and advancing various interest of the Asian Pacific Â鶹´«Ã½ community.
SIXTH: The organization shall be organized and operated exclusively for educational and cultural purposes, including:
a) Taking an active role in the Washington College of Law community by providing legal, cultural, and linguistic assistance where needed;
b) Contributing to such charitable programs as the Asian Pacific Â鶹´«Ã½ Legal Resource Center, which provides legal assistance to the Asian and Asian Â鶹´«Ã½ community in the District of Columbia area;
c) Sponsoring guest speakers on Asian Â鶹´«Ã½ and minority legal issues at the law school;
d) Participate as an active charter of the National Asian Pacific Â鶹´«Ã½ Law Student Association;
e) Develop a cooperative working relationship with the National Asian Pacific Â鶹´«Ã½ Bar Association chapter of the District of Columbia.
SEVENTH: The organization shall act according to the provisions provided in its By-laws and Constitution, in accordance with the goals of the National Asian Pacific Â鶹´«Ã½ Law Student Association, and under the guidance of the Washington College of Law Student Bar Association.
EIGHTH: Internal affairs of the organization shall also comply with the guidance of the Washington College of Law Student Bar Association.
NINTH: The principal office of the organization shall be 4300 Nebraska Ave, North West, Washington, District of Columbia 20016.
TENTH: The number of Executive Officers shall be seven (7) which may increase or decrease pursuant to the Bylaws.
ELEVENTH: This Constitution shall be amended as provided for in the Bylaws.