News & Announcements

The PLANC 2021 Conference in New Orleans has been cancelled due to COVID 19. The next PLANC Quadrennial Conference will take place in June 2024.

The winner of the 2020 Racheter MAPLA Impact Award is Jamie Thomas-Ward of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign! Learn more about the Racheter MAPLA Impact Award here

Supporting Pre-law Advisors Across the Midwest

The Midwest Association of Pre-Law Advisors (MAPLA) promotes informed advising of students who are considering a legal career, offering events, resources, and ongoing professional development for new and seasoned advisors.

Caravan

Every fall, the MAPLA caravan brings law school admission representatives to campuses throughout the region. Caravan events are open to … Read MoreCaravan

Conference

The annual MAPLA conference provides ongoing education and professional development for new and seasoned pre-law advisors. This three-day event is … Read MoreConference

Join MAPLA

Member Benefits MAPLA has several active programs that connect pre-law advisors, law school admission representatives, and LSAC staff including: An … Read MoreJoin MAPLA

Who We Serve

Since its inception in 1975, MAPLA has served as an effective vehicle for communication among professionals involved in pre-law advising and in the law school admissions process. MAPLA members advise students in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.