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PLANC Best Practices

PLANC BEST PRACTICES

NEW GUIDE!
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

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 Pulse Webinars

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.  Slides and recordings from recent sessions are available below.

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Subscribe to the PLANC listserv for information on upcoming events!

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July 14, 2026

Law School in Australia: Everything You Need to Know

Representatives from three Australian law schools discuss admissions requirements and timelines, program details, and employment pathways in Australia and the US.

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April 17, 2026

Navigating New

Federal Loan Limits

Representatives from several law schools and AccessLex Institute discuss how law school financing is changing as a result of new restrictions on federal student borrowing.

March 3, 2025

Enhancing Pre-Law Guidance: Current Trends and Practical Tips

The PLANC Board presents insights from a recent survey of law school admissions offices​ (conducted January 2025) on important issues in pre-law advising.

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