Western Association of Prelaw Advisors (WAPLA)

Registration for our 2025 WAPLA/SWAPLA joint conference is NOW OPEN!!

The Western Association of Prelaw Advisors (WAPLA) is a non-profit organization that provides professional development, networking, and leadership for pre-law advising professionals working in higher education. We cover the western region of the United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas.

We support our members by offering training, conferences, and law school fairs to ensure high-quality advising to our students and alumni. We also work to advocate on issues that impact the careers and practices of pre-law advisors in higher education.

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