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Roles and Responsibilities

Pre-law advisors play a critical role in guiding students through what can be a complicated process.  This includes providing information about the profession, how to prepare academically for law school, and how to navigate the actual application process with competitive applications, among other responsibilities.  The guide below is intended to offer an overview of the tasks that pre-law advisors undertake and a sense of the best practices and expectations.  It is not a replacement for ongoing professional development and training, but is instead a starting point for understanding the role.

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PLANC Roles and Responsibilities of Pre-Law Advisors!

Recommendations found in this publication represent national ideas regarding the roles of pre-law advisors and the responsibilities involved.

Planning Recommendations

for Fall Events

Review the following tips and recommdations as you plan your fall recruitment event(s) happening between August and November.

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PLANC Best Practices Guide for Law School Engagement Events

updated for 2026!

Recommendations found in the Guide represent national standards and best practices for planning law school engagement events.

Sample Law Fair

Event Chart

2024 Chart displaying national events occurring in the fall (law fairs, caravans, etc.).  Highlights potential conflicts in the event calendar which can create challenges for law schools.

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For the up-to-date list of law fairs and other events around the country, please visit LSAC's Events Calendar

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PLANC 2025 Law School Survey Results Discussion

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Enhancing Pre-Law Guidance:

Current Trends and Practical Tips

A discussion following a survey of law school admission offices on important issues in Pre-Law Advising

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Survey conducted in January 2025

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