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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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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 PULSE WEBINARS
PLANC's regular webinars feature experts on key topics related to pre-law advising, from admissions practices and legal education to law school financing and the entry-level job market. Below you'll find information on upcoming webinars, along with recordings and materials from past sessions.
UPCOMING WEBINARS
LSAC GPA Calculation Update
Wednesday, August 12
3pm to 4pm EDT
In this session, representatives from the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) will address a significant change they have recently made to UGPA calculation -- namely, that college-level courses taken while in high school will no longer be included.
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Panelists will discuss the rationale for this change, its likely impacts on the coming cycle, and a recalculation option for prospective applicants who submitted transcripts under the old model. There will be plenty of time during the session for discussion.
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Panelists:
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Kyle McEntee, Senior Director for Prelaw Engagement, LSAC
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Anthony DiDonato, Credential Assembly Coordinator, LSAC
The Impact of New Law Firm Hiring Practices, with NALP and LSAC
Wednesday, August 19
3pm to 4pm EDT
In this session, representatives from the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) and the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) will present findings from a recent joint survey exploring the impact of accelerated law firm hiring timelines on the 1L experience. The conversation will focus particularly on what pre-law advisors can do to prepare students for this new hiring landscape.
Panelists:
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Danielle Taylor, Director of Research & Chief Data Strategist, NALP
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Elizabeth Bodamer, Senior Director of Research, LSAC
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