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.  

Upcoming 2027 Conference:

To be announced! WAPLA is currently working with PCAPLA to offer a joint conference in the PCAPLA region in April of 2027.

Past WAPLA Conferences:

• 2026: San Antonio, TX (Joint with SWAPLA)
• 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