Drake Asian Pacific American Law Student Association

The Drake Asian Pacific American Law Student Association is a dedicated student organization at Drake University's Law School, serving the Des Moines, IA community and beyond. As part of one of the finest universities for experiential learning, this organization provides law students with professional development opportunities, networking, and community engagement focused on Asian Pacific American perspectives and experiences in the legal field.

Based at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, the association connects students pursuing legal careers with mentorship, educational programming, and advocacy initiatives. Drake University is recognized for its commitment to experiential learning, offering law students hands-on experience through practicum work, internships, and real-world legal engagement. The Law School is part of Drake's broader institutional mission to provide world-class education with personal attention in an intimate academic environment.

This student organization contributes to Drake's vibrant campus culture, which emphasizes equity, inclusion, and community engagement as core values. With more than 150 student organizations across campus, Drake fosters professional and social development opportunities for its 5,000 enrolled students. The Asian Pacific American Law Student Association specifically serves to amplify voices, share cultural perspectives, and build professional networks among law students interested in Asian Pacific American legal issues and representation.

Drake's location in Des Moines positions the Law School at the heart of Iowa's legal and business community. The university's emphasis on meaningful engagement with the surrounding region provides law students with unique opportunities to apply their education in a vibrant, diverse Midwestern metro area. The association benefits from Drake's extensive resources, faculty expertise, and connections throughout Des Moines's influential legal, government, and business sectors.