The Pre Law Society at ETSU is open to all ETSU students with an interest in the law, going to law school, and interacting with like-minded fellow students as well as members of the legal community. The organization hosts events mean to expose students to the world of law, and to prepare for the rigors of law school. It also runs LSAT study groups.
Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society
Pi Sigma Alpha is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and has nearly 700 chapters at colleges and universities across the nation. The honor society promotes excellence in the study of political Science through a variety of programs including chapter activity grants, scholarships for graduate study, Washington internship scholarships, and awards for best chapters and senior theses.
To become a member, undergraduates must
- have completed at least 60 hours of university credits
- have completed at least 12-semester-credits of work in political science
- have minimum of 3.0 in political science courses
- have a minimum 3.00 overall GPA
Mock Trial Team
A mock trial is a simulation of trial proceedings, with students playing the roles of attorneys and witnesses. The mock trial is based on a packet of hypothetical case materials that include documents such as: indictments, motions, case law, statutory law, witness affidavits, and evidentiary exhibits.
Model United Nations
The Model United Nations club at ETSU provides a platform for students to become familiar with the current agenda and inner workings of the United Nations. Students participate in mock simulations to prepare for conferences at the regional, national, and international level where they assume the role of diplomats representing their designated Member States. Through discussion, delegates portray the various committees within the United Nations, all while pursuing majority resolutions and advocating for their Member State’s interests in the committee. By participating in such simulations, students gain a new perspective on the obstacles faced by the United Nations and a deeper understanding of international diplomacy as a whole.
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is an association representing professionals in local government management. With over 10,000 members, the organization advances professional local government through leadership, management, innovation and ethics. Becoming a member of ICMA connects students to the world's largest network of local government management professionals.
ICMA is currently composed of students from the Masters of Public Administration Program at ETSU. Meetings are held once a month during the Fall and Spring semesters, at which time local leaders are invited to speak on a variety of public administration topics. Meetings are a time to explore current public administration practices and concerns, and provides an excellent opportunity for networking and meeting others who work in areas of city management, non-profit sectors, planning and development and urban studies.
For more information about ICMA, click here.
Tennessee City Management Association (TCMA) is a professional association of 125 appointed city and town managers, administrators and their principal assistants serving in 85 local governments across the State of Tennessee.
For more information about TCMA, click here.