Our mission is to empower and support Darden students seeking careers in Marketing and General Management by fostering a strong sense of community, facilitating educational events, and serving our peers. We aim to achieve these objectives by: Promoting a community culture among students interested in Marketing and General Management roles and career paths through social and professional networking events. Educating club members and the broader Darden community about the multitude of opportunities in Marketing and General Management and the potential roles available. Building deep and meaningful relationships among students, faculty and staff, mentors, and corporate partners to ultimately improve the recruiting experience and outcomes for all stakeholders. Leveraging our unique position as one of the largest clubs at Darden to support international students and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Marketing and General Management space. We will collaborate closely with the Career Center, Corporate Engagement, Faculty, Office of Student Affairs, Darden Student Association, current and potential employers, and other Darden clubs to deliver on these goals. Board VisionGive back and pay it forward, Expand opportunities, particularly for international students, Change the mindset around MGM as a “backup,” Strengthen existing and establish new corporate relationships, Create and promote a strong MGM community beyond just being another club, Gain valuable leadership experience, and HAVE FUN!

The Media, Entertainment & Sports Club’s (“MESC”) mission is to provide FY and SY students with information on career opportunities and professional connections within these industries. Traditionally, the MESC has been considered a hybrid Career and Affinity club. The leadership team’s goal is to put greater emphasis on both career and affinity aspects to help Darden develop a stronger presence within these industries, as well as provide an outlet for students who want to explore, discuss, and interact with these various mediums.

Midwestern Wahoos - Midwestern Wahoos is an organization for students who are from the Midwest, are interested in practicing in the Midwest, or both. The purpose of the group is part social: connecting students from the Midwest; and part career-oriented: connecting and networking with employers across the Midwest. “Midwest” is loosely defined, and all students are welcome. The largest market Midwestern Wahoos serves is Chicago, but members are interested in markets across the Midwest, including Minneapolis, Columbus, Kansas City and more. Wherever members are interested in, the organization is happy to act as the intermediary or networking in those markets.

The Mock Trial team at the University of Virginia School of Law provides an opportunity for law students to hone their trial advocacy skills. The program participates in competitive Mock Trial competitions throughout the country.

NLG seeks to unite the lawyers, law students, legal workers, and jailhouse lawyers to function as an effective force in the service of the people, to the end that human rights shall be regarded as more sacred than property interests. NLG at UVA Law seeks to support marginalized voices at the law school and the larger Charlottesville community.NLG aims to bring together all those who recognize the importance of safeguarding and extending the rights of workers, women, farmers, people with disabilities, and people of color, upon whom the welfare of the entire nation depends; who seek actively to eliminate racism; who work to maintain and protect our civil rights and liberties in the face of persistent attacks upon them; and who look upon the law as an instrument for the protection of the people, rather than for their repression.

     The North Grounds Softball League is responsible for organizing and running a graduate school softball league with participants from the Law School, Darden, and JAG School.  Games are held in both the fall and spring seasons.  In addition to league play, NGSL hosts a Spring Invitational law school tournament to benefit a local Charlottesville charity.  Over 100 teams from over 50 law schools travel to Charlottesville each year to play in the Invitational.  Primary responsibilities of members include maintaining the fields, scheduling and umpiring league games, and organizing and hosting the Invitational. The specific objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be:                        (a) To organize and run the University of Virginia School of Law softball league for thebenefit and enjoyment of all the members of the community who wish to participate.Participation is not limited to students enrolled solely at the Law School;                        (b) To organize and run the University of Virginia School of Law Spring SoftballInvitational for the benefit and enjoyment of any law school who wishes to bring a team.                        (i) Portion of proceeds from the Tournament go to a local Charlottesville charity.                        (c) To have the normal functions, operations, programs, and pursuits incidental to a fullyrecognized and operational nonprofit organization responsible for the advancement ofrecreational activity at the University of Virginia and Charlottesville area.                                                            

North Grounds Track Club is the law school’s running club. We welcome runners of all backgrounds and experience to join us in creating a lifelong relationship with fitness and wellness for law students. We offer weekly light runs, speed work, and long runs as well as have two dedicated workout coordinators who tailor training plans to your running goals. We host cooking classes and pasta dinners and work to foster an inclusive running community at the law school.  

The OWLS at UVA strive to enhance the experience of nontraditional law students by organizing social events, facilitating mentorship, arranging networking opportunities, and holding other events that uniquely benefit members. While OWLS’ core focus is students who come to UVA Law with professional/life experience between undergrad and law school, the organization is open to all. Old souls, friends, spouses, partners and significant others are welcome as "Owllies."

One For The World Darden (OFTW DARDEN) seeks to change charitable giving in order to end extreme poverty. To this end, One for the World Darden has a triple mandate:1.       Advocate for those living in extreme poverty by providing programming and content that raises awareness about the problem of extreme poverty.  2.       Educate students about a possible solution to extreme poverty called effective giving. 3.       Motivate students to consider pledging at least 1% of their post-grad income to a portfolio of highly effective charities serving those living in extreme poverty.

Outdoors at Virginia Law is committed to enhancing the law school experience by organizing local outdoor excursions such as nature walks, hikes, caving, rafting, climbing, skiing and snow-shoeing. OVAL aims to help students achieve a balanced approach to life and the study of law.