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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.
2026 PLANC AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to the 2026 PLANC Award Winners!
The annual PLANC awards are a source of immense pride for our association. Each year, we take great joy in honoring our dedicated colleagues for their outstanding contributions to our profession and their commitment to excellence in all aspects of their professional lives. For 2026 PLANC is proud to recognize:
Dean Gerald E. Wilson Award for Excellence in Pre-Law Advising
LARRY HAYMAN
Director of Legal Engagement and Pre-Law Programs, Ohio University
Emerging Leader Award
CAROL RIDDOCK
Director of Pre-Law Advising, Emory University
For more information including a list of past winners,
visit the PLANC Awards page!.
PLANC Roles and Responsibilities Guide
PLANC has released a guide detailing the roles and responsibilities of pre-law advisors!
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.
Visit the PLANC Resources page to download the Guide!
