NAPLA 2023 Conference

Beyond 50: Pre-Law Advising in an Evolving World

The 2023 NAPLA Conference will take place in Washington, DC, from June 13 to June 16. See below for information on registration, accommodations, pre-law advisor scholarships, and sponsorship opportunities.

REGISTRATION

Registration for the 2023 Conference is open now for all attendees! Click here to register.

Registration fees are as follows:

Pre-Law Advisors, college or university-affiliated: $350 early bird ($400 after March 3)
Pre-Law Advisors, commercial: $500
Law School or Non-Profit Representatives: $450
Vendor Representative: $1,500

Reduced rates are available for additional representatives attending from the same institution or organization.

Registration for pre-law advisors, law schools, and non-profits includes an annual NAPLA membership. Law school registration includes a table at the conference Law and Vendor Fair. Vendor registration includes a table both at the fair and at points throughout the conference schedule.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

NAPLA has contracted with two DC-area hotels to offer accommodations at discounted rates to conference attendees. Bus transportation from both conference hotels will be provided each morning and evening of the conference, as well as between all conference events. In order to receive the conference rates, you must book using the links provided below.

Main Conference Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown
815 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005

The main conference hotel is centrally located in Downtown DC, just blocks from the White House and National Mall. The conference rate is $249/night (plus tax) and includes free on-site self-parking.

To book at the Hilton Garden, use this link. Note that the online booking system will only allow you to book at the discounted rate within the period of the conference (June 12 to June 16). Depending on room availability, you may be able to extend your stay at the same rate. If you would like to do so, please follow these steps:

Make a reservation within the conference period (June 12 to 16) using the link above.
Receive your reservation confirmation number by email.
Forward your confirmation number to the hotel's sales coordinator, Yessenia Ruiz (yessenia.ruiz@hilton.com), along with the dates you'd like to add to your reservation.

Overflow: Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston
4610 Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203

In addition to the main conference, NAPLA has secured a limited overflow block in nearby Arlington, VA, near George Mason University and just a short train or taxi ride from downtown DC. The conference rate is $139/night (plus tax) and includes free breakfast for one person and a reduced parking rate of $8/day.

To book at the Holiday Inn, use this link. Note that the online booking system will only allow you to book at the discounted rate within the period of the conference (June 13 to June 16). Depending on room availability, you may be able to extend your stay at the same rate. If you would like to do so, please follow these steps:

Make a reservation within the conference period (June 13 to 16).
Receive your reservation number by email.
Forward your confirmation number to the hotel's sales coordinator, Camron Weissler (camron.weissler@hiava.com), along with the dates you'd like to add to your reservation.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available to help NAPLA region pre-law advisors defray the costs of attendance. Please see this application form for more information.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship opportunities are available at a range of levels for law schools, nonprofits, exhibitors, and law firms. Sponsorships help to make the conference possible, and in return for their support, our sponsors enjoy greater visibility and engagement with attendees throughout the event.

If your institution or organization is interested in serving as a sponsor, please reach out directly to the conference organizers at napla.org@gmail.com.