March 10, 2025

It’s time for the SBA elections! If you’re passionate about making a difference at Kline School of Law, now’s your chance to get involved and represent your peers.

ABOUT THE SBA:

The Student Bar Association (SBA) acts as the bridge between law students, faculty, and administration. By being a member, you’ll be involved in:

• Organizing signature events like Cocktails for a Cause, the Dean’s Cup, and Barristers’ Ball
• Co-facilitating Anti-Racism Conversations with the Dean of Diversity and Inclusion
• Collaborating with the Career Strategies Office (CSO) to boost public law programming
• Supporting the Public Interest Experience (PIE) Committee’s fundraising efforts
• Connecting with the ABA, PBA, and the Philadelphia Bar Association for updates on bar activities and exams
• Leading and supporting student organizations

ELECTION SCHEDULE:

Rising 2L Representative Elections (For Current 1Ls)

• Friday, March 21st (by 11:59 PM): Submit your Candidate Form, including your poster and statement. Link here
• Friday, March 28th (1:30 PM, via Zoom): Candidate Speeches Join Zoom here
• Monday, March 31st – Friday, April 4th (by 5:00 PM): Voting Period
• Saturday, April 5th: Announcement of Winners

Rising 3L Representative Elections (For Current 2Ls, AJD Class of 2026, Global JD Class of 2026)

• Friday, March 28th (by 11:59 PM): Submit your Candidate Form, including your poster and statement. Link here
• Friday, April 4th (1:30 PM, via Zoom): Candidate Speeches Join Zoom here
• Monday, April 7th – Friday, April 11th (by 5:00 PM): Voting Period
• Saturday, April 12th: Announcement of Winners

Note:

• Each class will elect six (6) representatives.
• The Accelerated Program will elect two (2) representatives.
• The Global Program will elect two (2) representatives.
• Speeches will be recorded via Zoom and shared with the class for viewing before voting.

Executive Board Elections

• Monday, April 14th (by 11:59 PM): Submit your Executive Board Candidate Form, including your statement. (You can only run for the Executive Board if you've been elected as a class representative first.) Link here
• Wednesday, April 16th (6:00 PM, via Zoom): Candidate Speeches Join Zoom here
• Wednesday, April 16th (6:00 PM, via Zoom): Live Voting & Announcement during the final SBA General Body Meeting.

Why Run for SBA?

We encourage all students to get involved, no matter your current class status or modality. This is your opportunity to help shape your law school experience and make your voice heard!

Find the election packet, including all the requirements, rules, and examples of posters, speeches, and statements, in the Google Drive link below:

Get involved, make an impact, and represent your fellow students!