2019 Conference Overview

Conference at a Glance
Updated 5/21/2019
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Our 2019 PCAPLA conference, will be held in Portland, Oregon, from Wednesday, June 5th through Friday, June 7th. The conference will include visits to law schools, workshops, and panels taking place at our three host law schools in Oregon. Our host schools are:
 
Lewis & Clark Law School
University of Oregon School of Law
Willamette University Law School 

Tuesday, June 4, 2019
 
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm                Welcome Reception at Coopers Hall Winery and Taproom
                                           404 SE 6th Avenue, Portland, Oregon
                                           Hosted by Lewis & Clark Law School, University of Oregon School of Law, Willamette                                                 University College of Law, University of Washington School of Law, Seattle University
                                           School of Law, and Gonzaga University School of Law
 
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 – Lewis & Clark Law School, Portland, OR
 
7:15 am – 11:15 am              Registration at conference hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Portland
8:00 am – 8:30 am                Bus travel from conference hotel to Lewis & Clark Law School
8:45 am – 11:00 am              Hikes, tours, light breakfast, Digital Demo Lounge, and conference registration at Lewis
                                           & Clark Law School
11:00 am – 12:00 pm            Concurrent Session I: New Pre-Law Advisor Training, Part 1
                                              Concurrent Session II: More Experienced Pre-Law Advisor Training, Part 1
11:30 am – 12:00 pm            Bus travel from conference hotel to Lewis & Clark Law School for late arrivals
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm              Welcome and Lunch at Lewis & Clark Law School and PCAPLA Welcome Remarks
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm                Concurrent Session I: New Pre-Law Advisor Training, Part 2
                                              Concurrent Session II: More Experienced Pre-Law Advisor Training, Part 2
                                           Concurrent Session III: Law School Rep Training: Integration of
                                              Next Gen of ACES
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm                Break
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm                Plenary Session: LSAC Report and Update
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm                Break
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm                Plenary Session: The Law, Diversity & Justice Program:
                                              Over 20 Years of Success
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm                Reception at Lewis & Clark Law School
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm                Bus travel to no-host dinner in downtown Portland or to conference hotel
 
Thursday, June 6, 2019 – University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, OR
 
7:45 am – 10:00 am              Bus travel from conference hotel to University of Oregon School of Law
10:00 am – 10:15 am            Break
10:15 am – 11:15 am            Choose Your Oregon Experience: Tour options at University of Oregon School of Law and Campus
11:15 am – 12:15 pm            Plenary Session: Pathways to Law School for Native American Applicants
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm              Welcome and Lunch at University of Oregon School of Law
1:15 pm – 1:30 pm                Break
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm                Concurrent Session I: Getting the Know the GRE® General Test
                                              Concurrent Session II: The Ins and Outs of the Uniform Bar Examination:
                                              How to Educate and Counsel Students on the Pros and Cons of Attending Law
                                              School in UBE vs. Non-UBE Jurisdictions
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm                Break
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm                Concurrent Session I: So You Want To Be a Public Interest Lawyer:
                                              Supporting Applicants with Public Service Goals
                                              Concurrent Session II: Diversity Pathway to Law Partnership Models
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm                Law School Resource Fair and Appetizer Reception at University of Oregon School of
                                           Law
5:00 pm – 7:15 pm                Bus travel to conference hotel
 
Friday, June 7, 2019 – Willamette University College of Law, Salem, OR
 
8:00 am – 9:30 am                Bus travel from conference hotel to Willamette University College of Law
9:30 am – 11:00 am              Tour of Oregon State Capitol
11:00 am – 12:00 pm            Plenary Session: Addressing Mental Health Issues in Pre-Law Advisees
12:00 pm – 1:45 pm              Welcome and Lunch at Willamette University College of Law and PCAPLA Business
                                           Meeting (includes bus travel to/from lunch)
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm                Concurrent Session I: Legal Aid Internships and Clinics, Pre-Law Student
                                              Learning, and the Justice Gap
                                              Concurrent Session II: Forward Thinking: Anticipating Application Questions
                                              and Reviewing Rules Carefully
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm                Break
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm                Concurrent Session I: Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3 …
                                              Concurrent Session II: How to Create a Faculty Road Map for Successful Pre-
                                              Law Programs
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm                Wine tasting reception at Willamette University College of Law
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm                Bus travel to conference hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Portland) and overflow conference
                                           hotel (Courtyard by Marriott) 
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