LSAC Updates for Prelaw Advisors: Changes in Policies, Resources, and Candidate Services
This update outlines significant changes and resources available for prelaw advisors through the LSAC platform. Key topics include updates on the LSAT accommodations, information reporting for international applicants, changes to fee waivers, and the evolution of the Candidate Referral Service. Additionally, new action reports for advisors are introduced to enhance tracking and support for matriculated applicants. Advisors are reminded of their access policies and the importance of confidentiality agreements for maintaining candidate privacy.
LSAC Updates for Prelaw Advisors: Changes in Policies, Resources, and Candidate Services
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1. LSAC Update NAPLA 2009
2. Topics Prelaw Advisor Website (PAWS)
Secure area of LSAC.org (Online Services)
Forums
LORs
Test date change policy
New Out and In on website
Fee waiver update
3. Topics Information Book Changes
Index Reporting for International Applicants
DoE Racial/ethnic categories
Recruitment calendar
Candidate Referral Service
LSAT/Accommodations
4. PAWS Update 500 Advisors Using Action Reports
New Links (Equal Justice Works)
Prelaw and admission directories
Demos and how tos
Reminder of access policy
5. Action Reports Policy changes
Sole/Coordinating advisor grants access to supporting advisors
Each advisor will have access to action reports
Every advisor must sign confidentiality agreement each year
In effect spring 2009
6. New Action Report Matriculated Applicant Report
Alphabetic
By law school
Two separate reports
Same format as applicant report
Help with organizing information over time
At request of prelaw advisors
7. By Applicant
8. By Law School
9. Candidate Application Report Applicant releases info to advisor
Application is submitted to law school
Name of applicant and school
Advisor can track set of applications
Offer guidance on where to apply
10. Advisor Contact Information Sole/coordinating advisor opts to have all advisors displayed to candidates
Same contact information displayed for all based on sole/coordinating advisor choices
Up to 3 on candidates dashboard, others alphabetically on separate page
Department will be added this year