WAPLA holds an annual conference where prelaw advisors from the region meet and learn about a variety of topics related to prelaw advising. Every four years, the Pre-Law Advisors National Council (PLANC) holds a national conference instead of our regional conference.  

If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please fill out this application.

Upcoming 2026 Conference:

2026: San Antonio, TX, February 26-28 (joint with SWAPLA): Call for proposals

Past WAPLA Conferences:

• 2025: Denver, CO
• 2024: New Orleans, LA (PLANC National Conference)
• 2023: Salt Lake City, UT
• 2019: Boise, ID
• 2018: Phoenix, AZ
• 2016: Chicago, IL (PLANC National Conference)
• 2015: Las Vegas, NV
• 2014: Denver, CO
• 2013: Salt Lake City, UT
• 2012: Washington, DC (PLANC National Conference)
• 2011: Las Vegas, NV