advisors – Turtle Talk

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.

Pre-Law Advisor Training Conference

February 4-5, 2020

Isleta Resort and Casino, Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico

Registration is open!

The Pathways to the Legal Profession conference aims to increase the number of competitive Native law school applicants nationwide by providing mentors necessary skills and resources to identify, advise, and support the next generation of Indigenous attorneys.

The conference agenda addresses:

The Need for Native Attorneys
Preparing Students for Law School
Native Student Perspectives
Financial Aid Resources
Application Process & Mock Review
Resources & Best Practices for Advisors

Registration fee waivers and travel reimbursements are available for Tribal Education Department and Tribal College representatives.

Please note that this conference is designed for advisors. If you are interested in becoming a law student, you can apply to attend the Native American Pipeline to Law Initiative (2020 registration is not yet open).

You are welcome to contact Rodina Cave Parnall at 505-277-5462 with any questions.

AMERICAN INDIAN LAW CENTER, INC.
Website: ailc-inc.org