Empowering the next generation of Muslim lawyers & policymakersUC San Diego · UC Berkeley · UC Irvine · UCLA · UC Santa Cruz · UC DavisEducation · Mentorship · AdvocacyEmpowering the next generation of Muslim lawyers & policymakers
What We Do
Three pillars. One mission.
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Education
We provide our members with rigorous programming on legal systems, policy processes, and the role of Muslim communities in shaping just governance. Through workshops, panels, and speaker series, we build informed advocates.
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Mentorship
We connect students with practicing Muslim attorneys, policymakers, and public servants who have navigated the same path. Our mentors provide guidance, networks, and real-world perspective that textbooks cannot offer.
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Advocacy
We amplify Muslim voices in spaces where they are underrepresented. From campus policy to state legislation, we train our members to engage meaningfully with the systems that shape their communities.
Community in Action
Real students. Real impact.
From mock trials to speaker panels to movie nights — AMPL is where community meets purpose.
Panel Discussion
Expert speakers on law & policy
Moektails & Mock Trials
AMPL signature networking event
General Meeting
UCI chapter outdoor gathering
Speaker Series
Live Q&A with Muslim professionals
Networking Night
Students connecting after a panel
Moektails Night
Community building at its best
Large Lecture Event
UC-wide speaker event
Movie Night
Community movie screening
Movie Night
Zootopia 2 screening with popcorn
AMPL Movie Night
Zootopia 2 ft. AMPL
Chapter Members
AMPL members after an event
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Our Network
6 chapters. One UC family.
AMPL operates across the University of California system, bringing together Muslim students who are passionate about law, politics, and public service.
AMPL was founded on a simple belief: that Muslim students belong in every courtroom, legislature, and policy room in America.
Our Story
Born from a need for representation.
The Association of Muslims in Politics and Law was founded by students who saw a gap — Muslim communities profoundly affected by legal and political systems, yet underrepresented in the very institutions that shape them.
Starting at UC San Diego, AMPL grew into a UC-wide network united by a shared commitment to justice, leadership, and the belief that representation is not just symbolic — it changes outcomes.
Our Philosophy
Skill. Network. Purpose.
We don't just build résumés. We build leaders. Our approach combines practical skill development — legal writing, policy analysis, public speaking — with deep mentorship networks and a clear sense of civic purpose.
Every program we run is designed to produce the next generation of Muslim attorneys, judges, legislators, and advocates who will shape a fairer, more inclusive America.
Core Values
What we stand for.
Justice
We are committed to the pursuit of equitable legal and political systems — not just for Muslims, but for all communities who have been marginalized by unjust structures.
Representation
We believe diverse voices in law and governance produce better outcomes. Our work is about making seats at every table — and keeping them.
Ethical Leadership
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, professional conduct, and civic responsibility in everything we do.
Community
We are stronger together. AMPL is a family across campuses — a network of peers, mentors, and allies who support each other's growth and ambitions.
Our Network
Six chapters. Across the UC system.
Each AMPL chapter is an independent student organization at its university, united by a shared mission and national identity. Find your campus below.
Every movement begins with a spark. If you want to bring AMPL to your university, we'll support you every step of the way — from founding documents to your first event.
From panel discussions to networking nights, AMPL hosts events that connect, educate, and inspire Muslim students across the UC system.
May
10
Law School Panel: Navigating the Path to JD
UC Irvine · In Person · 6:00 PM
Featured
May
18
Policy Workshop: Writing for Change
Virtual · All Chapters · 5:30 PM
Workshop
Jun
03
AMPL Networking Night — End of Year
UCLA · In Person · 7:00 PM
Networking
Jun
15
Summer Mentorship Program — Applications Open
All Chapters · Rolling Deadline
Program
Sep
05
Fall Welcome & General Interest Meeting
All Chapters · In Person
General
Join AMPL
Your seat at the table starts here.
Whether you're a pre-law student, a political science major, or simply someone who believes Muslim voices belong in every level of governance — there's a place for you in AMPL.
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Join a Chapter
Find your campus chapter and become a member. Attend events, join committees, and plug into a network of Muslim students passionate about law and public service. Membership is free and open to all students.
Are you a Muslim attorney, policy professional, or public servant? Our members need guides who have walked this path. Mentors meet with students regularly and help shape the next generation of Muslim leaders.
Don't see AMPL at your university? We'll help you build it. We provide founding templates, chapter support, national resources, and a community of chapter leaders to help you launch successfully.
We welcome partnerships with law firms, nonprofits, government offices, and advocacy organizations who share our mission. From co-hosting events to offering internships — let's build something together.
