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Frequently Asked Pre-Law Advising Questions

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  1. How do I advise a student on which law school to apply to and attend?
  2. Where can I find the statement on good admission practices?
  3. How do I advise minority students?
  4. Why should I attend NAPLA's Regional or PLANC's NATIONAL Conferences?
  5. What should I tell students about the LSAT?

How do I advise a student on which law school to apply to and attend?

There is no easy way to answer this question. You must gather a great deal of information from the students you advise and lead them to explore the size, location, admission requirements, and much more for more detailed information click here.

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Where can I find the statement on good admission practices?

You may find the statement of good admission practice in the Official Guide to Law Schools published by LSAC. A summary of the LSAC's Statement on Good Admission and Financial Aid Practices can be obtained by clicking here.

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How do I advise minority pre-law students?

There are many sources of information on advising pre-law minorities in the NAPLA Pre-Law Advising Manual. LSAC has also produced materials on this topic. If you wish more information on the Pre-Law Manual please contact Frank Homer or Jeanne Dillion.

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Why should I attend NAPLA's Regional or PLANC's NATIONAL Conferences?

These conferences contain lots of information, updates on the status of the LSAT, new pre-law advisors workshops an opportunely to meet other pre-law advisors and representatives of many law schools and much more. The conference is a chance to renew old friendships and make new friends. PLANC has a national conference every four years. For more information on upcoming conferences go to http://www.planc.org

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What should I tell students about the LSAT?

Frank Homer's article on this topic has become a must read. It can be found on many webpages. If you want to read it click here.

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Revised: February 5 , 2008.

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