Phi Delta Phi

Phi Delta Phi
ΦΔΦ
The Coat of Arms of Phi Delta Phi
FoundedDecember 13, 1869; 154 years ago (1869-12-13)
University of Michigan Law School
TypeHonor society (formerly professional fraternity until 2012)
AffiliationIndependent
Former AffiliationPFA
StatusActive
ScopeInternational
Motto"Friends of Justice and Wisdom"
Colors  Garnet and   Pearl Blue
SymbolOwl and Skull
FlowerJacqueminot Rose
PublicationThe Brief
Chapters131
Members200,000+ lifetime
Headquarters1426 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-5947
United States
Websitewww.phideltaphi.org

Phi Delta Phi (ΦΔΦ), commonly known as Phid or PDP, is an international legal honor society and the oldest legal organization in continuous existence in the United States. Founded in 1869 at the University of Michigan as a professional fraternity, it was designated as an honor society in 2012. It is considered among the world's most prestigious professional organizations.[citation needed]

Phi Delta Phi is organized by two branches: legal honor societies and pre-law societies. The legal honor societies, called Inns, are located at law schools. The pre-law societies, called Halls, are for undergraduate membership at U.S. colleges and universities.

With a total membership of over 200,000 people, members of Phi Delta Phi include five U.S. presidents, two U.S. vice presidents, 14 Supreme Court justices, and numerous members of Congress, Cabinet members, and ambassadors.