Who We Are
Lambda Alpha Epsilon (The Grand Chapter) is the National American Criminal Justice Association. We here at the University of Pittsburgh represent the Alpha Psi Omega chapter of region Composed of Administration of Justice, Legal Studies, and Law, Criminal Justice, and Society majors and minors.
Our Mission
Our mission is to connect as many Administration of Justice, Legal Studies, and Law, Criminal Justice, and Society students to employers already established in the field, as well as to educate members on the complexity of the criminal justice system. We aim to not only educate our communities on the current state of criminal justice, but to give back to charities and organizations who work to improve and facilitate different aspects of criminal justice. The overarching goal of Alpha Psi Omega-Lambda Alpha Epsilon is to improve criminal justice in principle and practice.
What We Do
- Improve criminal justice through educational activities
- Foster professionalism in law enforcement agencies
- Promote professional, academic, and public awareness in criminal justice issues
- Encourage the establishment and expansion of higher education and professional training in criminal justice
- Promote a unified voice for professionals in, and students of, criminal justice
- Promote high standards of ethical conduct, professional training, and higher education within the criminal justice field
Become a Member
Membership Qualifications: Membership in the association shall be composed of persons:
- 18 years of age or older
- Currently (or were at the time of their application for membership) employed in an area concerned with the administration of criminal justice
- Honorably retired from a career in an area concerned with the administration of criminal justice
- Enrolled in a program of study in the criminal justice field at a college or university accredited by a recognized national or regional accreditation association
*The CGS LAE chapter is not active at the moment. If you are an LCJS major and want to take part in reviving it, please contact Wes Hiers, Director of LCJS.
Another option is Legal Pathways, a currently active SORC-registered group. If you would like to learn more about this group, please contact the student group president, Alexandra Benjamin.
There is overlap between the groups, but generally speaking LAE, organized under the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA), is more oriented to the criminal justice professions and Legal Pathways to the legal professions.