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OUR MISSION
Founded here at Cal in 2005, SAN has done nothing but strive for professionalism, excellence, and knowledge of the law since. These core values of SAN have guided our members down diverse and prosperous career paths, including law, finance, journalism, and public policy. Our alumni have held positions at Bain & Co., Ernst & Young, and Fenwick & West, and have attended law schools at Harvard, Stanford, and NYU. You too can grasp the tools for success under our direction and support network.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
During your pledging period in Sigma Alpha Nu, you will learn a variety of career and life skill sets including, but not limited to: professionalism, leadership, and time management. You will learn to polish your basic professional skills, such as interviewing and public speaking in a way that allows your unique voice to shine. You will also be granted the opportunity to learn legal specific skills, such as conducting mock trials, conducting case analyses, and effectively communicating your viewpoints in a debate. Throughout this process, you will also get a glimpse of our fraternal bond as we grow together as a family. Additionally, you will get to host and participate in many professional events, such as legal speakers or LSAT workshops while also enjoying social events, such as our Big-Little Reveal and alumni socials. Ultimately, the pledging period is intended for your growth- as our newest family member, a professional, and an individual.
After joining our Fraternity and graduating, you will be leaving with life-long friends, sharpened skills, and affiliated alumni with mutual professional experiences and relationships.
SO, WHY SAN?
Being the smallest pre-law fraternity on campus, we pride ourselves on the close-knit community we offer our members. As a member, you will have the opportunity to polish your resume, improve your public speaking skills, and develop a network of connections with fellow members and alumni. You will also gain more substantive knowledge about the legal field through the debates, mock trials and legal panels we hold. If you are looking for a group of people who not only share the same amount of curiosity and passion you have for law, but also one that you can proudly call family, look no further.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
SAN came in a time when I did not even realize that I needed it. As a first-generation Latina student, I did not know how much more I had to learn about my career. I knew that I always wanted to be a lawyer but I was not prepared to find that path on my own.
SAN has helped me learn and grow in a professional manner that has guided me through my legal path. Without the opportunities and knowledge that SAN offers from its partnerships to all its members, I would not have this immense support.
Not only do I appreciate what SAN has done for me but also all the members’ part in it. Without them, SAN would not be as strong as it is, and I hope to help SAN continue the path of opening opportunities for all who are interested in learning about the legal world.
Yahaira Balderas
SAN President 2025-26