PLSI – Turtle Talk

The Advisors Training: Identifying and Preparing Students for the Path to Law School

January 28, 2026Monica Williamson

The Advisors Training: Identifying and Preparing Students for the Path to Law School

Hosted by the American Indian Law Center

March 3-4th 2026
Albuquerque, NM

A training for advisors and mentors with an array of titles and responsibilities:

Tribal Education Departments & Tribal College counselors
Educators & school administrators
Counselors & pre-law advisors
University academic advisors
Those who advise American Indian and Alaska Native students interested in applying to law school

For registration and topic details, see The Advisors Training page. Travel reimbursements & waivers available for Tribal Education Departments, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and academic advisors for tribal citizens. If you have questions, please email slee@ailc-inc.org.

This training is not for those interested in applying to law school. The focus is on advisors who support or encourage the path to law.

AILC Seeks Assistant Director of Student Programs

January 7, 2026Monica Williamson

Assistant Director of Student Programs. Full-time position. Albuquerque, NM with hybrid work schedule available (3-4 days in office, and 1–2 days work from home per week) August–April. The application is open until filled. Interviews have started and applications preferred by January 23, 2026.

Job Description and Application

The American Indian Law Center (AILC) is seeking a mission-driven, highly organized Assistant Director to lead the Pre-Law Summer Institute for American Indians and Alaska Natives (PLSI) and its year-round programs supporting Native pre-law and law students. This is a visible, influential role for someone who thrives in education and program management, enjoys building relationships, and can keep many moving parts running smoothly.

For decades, AILC and PLSI have supported Native students interested in law and service to Indian Country, and this position is central to that mission. Federal grants through the Bureau of Indian Education require Indian Preference in hiring, and preference will be given to qualified candidates who are members of federally recognized tribes or who qualify for Indian Preference with the federal government.