Student Organizations: Management

The Law School's student organizations carry out important work. They help students become involved in the life of the Law School; provide a forum for students to hear attorneys, academics, policymakers, and other community leaders speak on various topics; and create opportunities for students to network with local attorneys and other community members. Various resources, procedures, and policies guide and support the students leading these organizations in their endeavors. Links to the most frequently accessed resources and policies are below.

Please contact Assistant Director of Student Affairs Sarah DiStefano with any questions you may have about running a student organization.

Policies

  1. 2025-2026 Student Organization Policies and Procedures Manual
  2. The Bar Preparation and Study Aid Vendor Policies

Forms

Organization Application Form

  • Submit this form by Friday, September 5 as part of the registration process.

Officer Training Video and Officer Training Form

  • All officers are required to watch the training video and complete the training form as part of the training, activation, and approval process.
  • Student Org Training Sessions (RSVP via the Officer Training Form):
    • Monday, August 25: 12:10 - 1:10 p.m. in room 444
    • Monday, August 25: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in room 444
    • Tuesday, August 26: 8 - 9 a.m. in room 246

Student Organizations and Services Fair at Law School Orientation

  1. Friday, August 22
  2. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  3. RSVP here by August 11

General Student Org Meeting Sign-up

  • If you want to meet with the assistant director of student affairs about anything, feel free to select the "student org support" option to schedule a meeting. 

Law School Event Request Form

  • Submit this form at least two weeks or a month in advance of your proposed event or meeting date to request approval for all meetings and events, and request approval of proposed event-related expenditures.
  • Fall Semester start and end dates: Monday, September 8, 2025 to Friday, November 14, 2025
  • Spring Semester start and end dates: Monday, January 26, 2026 and Thursday, April 2, 2026

Zilber Forum Table Request Form

  • Submit this form at least one week in advance to reserve a table in the Zilber Forum for your organization's purpose.
  • Table Request Forms are approved by the Manager of Building Operations Ben Manske (benjamin.manske@marquette.edu) so please direct all questions regarding your requests to him. 

Law News Announcements

  • Use this form to submit an announcement to Law News.
  • For co-sponsored events, students should check with members of the co-sponsoring organizations before submitting announcements to avoid duplicate posts.

Printing Request Form

  • Use this form to submit a request for printing organization-related materials by the Office of Student Affairs.
  • Please submit at least two business days before materials are needed. 

End of Year Transition Form

  • Submit this form before graduation to notify our office of your new officers, transition documentation, and contact information. 

Financial Forms

Expenses Preapproval Form

  • Submit this form to request approval of a proposed expenditure of $200 or more that is not related to an event (proposed expenditures related to event costs are submitted via the Event Request Form).

Reimbursement Form 

  • Cash reimbursements are done for reimbursements less than $500 as they are the quickest method. Reimbursements should be processed with 7-10 business days.
  • For reimbursements over $500, complete this direct deposit setup form and email to Philip Plestina.
  • Please make sure to keep all original, itemized receipts to bring to the Bursar.
  • Travel-related Reimbursement: Please download and complete this Travel Expense Form (excel) to attach to the Reimbursement Form. 

Online Deposit Form

  • Make sure to include your organization name in the explanation box to be credited to the correct account.
  • To make deposits to your student organization account via credit or debit card. Please only make for bulk deposits of dues, fundraising, etc. 

In-Person Deposit Form

  • Submit this form to Suite 238 along with check or cash to deposit funds into your organization's account.

Grant Application Form

  • Submit this form to apply for a grant to support a proposed organization expenditure.

Other Resources

  1. Advisor Acceptance Form
  2. Model Organization Constitution
  3. Budget Proposal Template
  4. Speaker Event Disclaimer Slide (.pptx)
  5. Roster Form (Excel) Upload your completed Roster Form each semester to your SharePoint folder.
  6. Transition Memo Template
  7. Wisconsin Rules on Raffles and Games of Chance