Empowering the next generation of Muslim lawyers and policymakersUC San Diego - UC Berkeley - UC Irvine - UCLA - UC Santa Cruz - UC DavisEducation - Mentorship - AdvocacyJustice - Representation - LeadershipEmpowering the next generation of Muslim lawyers and policymakersUC San Diego - UC Berkeley - UC Irvine - UCLA - UC Santa Cruz - UC DavisEducation - Mentorship - AdvocacyJustice - Representation - Leadership
What We Do
Three pillars. One mission.
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Education
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
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
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.
Our Network
6 chapters. And growing.
AMPL operates across the University of California system, bringing together Muslim students who are passionate about law, politics, and public service.
From mock trials to speaker panels to movie nights - AMPL is where community meets purpose.
Panel Discussion
Expert speakers on law and policy
Moektails and 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
AMPL Movie Night
Zootopia 2 ft. AMPL
Chapter Members
AMPL members after an event
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We exist to represent, to lead, and to serve.
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 do not just build resumes. 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.
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.
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 and General Interest Meeting
All Chapters - In Person
General
Join AMPL
Your seat at the table starts here.
Whether you are a pre-law student, a political science major, or simply someone who believes Muslim voices belong in every level of governance - there is 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.
Do not see AMPL at your university? We will 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 - lets build something together.
