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WELCOME TO PLANC

​PLANC, the Pre-Law Advisors National Council, unites leaders from six regional pre-law advisors associations (APLAs) and partner organizations. We work together to advance the pre-law advising profession and improve pre-law services for students.​

PLANC Names to Know

​Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of PLANC's annual awards!

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"Dean Gerald Lee Wilson Award for Excellence in Pre-Law Advising"

DIANE CURTIS

University of Massachusetts Amherst

As the Director of Pre-Law Advising and a Senior Lecturer in Political Science, Diane brings 17+ years of experience not only to NAPLA but to the national pre-law community through her well-known blog and articles, her insights, and her wit and savvy.

 

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"Emerging Leader Award"

PATRICE BARLEY

Duke University

An Academic Dean and Director of the Office of Pre-Law Advising since 2021, Patrice's prior experience in higher education and law school admissions have allowed her to quickly become a leader in SAPLA while lending her voice to national organizations including AALS and LSAC.

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Also be sure to check out the current Board of Directors as PLANC welcomes new people to the board along with some familiar faces to new roles!

PLANC Job Board

Here, you can effortlessly post and review job opportunities designed for our community. Get involved in connecting talent with opportunities and help us strengthen our network together!

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Creating an informed, inclusive, and supportive network of college and university pre-law advisors while promoting collaboration, ideation, and best practices by the regional associations of pre-law advisors.

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© 2025 Pre-Law Advisors National Council

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