The Center for Academics, Resources, and Engagement at MSU Law works closely with MSU Law Student organizations. For questions regarding recruitment, involvement, events or activities at the college of law, please email care@law.msu.edu. All other questions should be directed to involve@msu.edu.
An MSU RSO is a volunteer group of enrolled students organized to obtain certain goals and objectives. The goals and objectives of these organizations are met through education, social, cultural, religious or philanthropic activities. These activities enhance and support MSU students, the university and the community. Engaged participation in student organizations benefits students’ growth and education while attending the university. Learn more about RSO’s on the Department of Student Life site.
To learn about joining a student organization at MSU Law, or to contact a representative from a student organization, visit Student Organizations at MSU College of Law. Information about requirements for forming a new student organization or re-registering a current organization can be found below.
If you are working on establishing a new RSO, view a step-by-step video on the registration process.
To register you will need: 1) 4 student members, 2) 1 staff/faculty advisor, and 3) a constitution. Only MSU students may be officers and/or voting members. Sample materials and additional resources can be found on the Department of Student Life’s site.
All student organizations, should register each academic year using the “Engage” platform.
To be listed as an MSU Law Student Organization, you must send proof of registration, the list of your executive board members, constitution, account number, and the name of your advisor to care@law.msu.edu.
All student leaders should review the RSO Handbook to learn the policies, procedures, and requirements for student groups at MSU.
Questions regarding RSO’s police and procedures should be sent to involve@msu.edu.
Role and responsibilities of advisors can be found in the advisor handbook. All advisors should also be familiar and use a resource the RSO Handbook.
Conduct a preliminary conflict check of your proposed dates for a student group event by viewing the room calendars. Then, you will want to submit your Student Meeting and Event Planning Form to the Center for Academics, Resources, and Engagement (CARE) right away to reserve your date and time. Please refer to this guideline (PDF) for any questions about completing the Student Meeting and Event Planning Submission Form and the Spartan Law Docket Submission Form.
As you prepare to host events and need additional funding, you should prepare a detailed budget to find out what your needs are. Then, review your options for obtaining funds. Options include
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