Remembering MAPLA’s Longtime Treasurer and Former President, Don Racheter
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of MAPLA’s longtime treasurer, Don Racheter, on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Don had been a member of MAPLA since 1986 and served in a number of leadership roles on our board. He was a former President of MAPLA, and served as the treasurer of MAPLA since 2012. Don’s legacy will continue to be celebrated by MAPLA through initiatives he started including the Racheter DEI MAPLA Membership Scholarship and the Racheter MAPLA Impact Award. Current MAPLA President Larry Hayman goes into detail about Don’s contributions to MAPLA, the American Mock Trial Association, and to pre-law advising in his letter to MAPLA members on Monday February 26th.
Read Larry’s tribute to Don, along with his obituary, where to send gifts in lieu of flowers, and view photos of Don over the years here: MAPLA Remembers Don Racheter
Nominate a Pre-Law Advisor for the 2024 Racheter Impact Award
In 2023, Martha Kirby was awarded the Racheter Impact Award for her sustained contributions to pre-law advising. Nominations are now open for 2024, and submissions will close on April 15, 2024.
Save the Date for 2024 MAPLA Caravan Law Fairs!
The 2024 MAPLA Caravan Law Fairs will take place in person on campuses September 30-Oct 7th 2024. Check our Caravan page for the full list of dates and locations. Law School registration will open in the near future.
Join us at the 8th Quadrennial PLANC Conference in New Orleans June 10-13, 2024
MAPLA will not host an annual conference in 2024. Instead, we invite you to join your pre-law colleagues at the Pre-Law Advisors National Council (PLANC) four-day quadrennial conference. This conference serves pre-law advisors from all six pre-law advisor association (APLA) regions. This year’s theme, Predicting Pre-Law, will focus on resources and education for navigating the gateway to legal education in a time of constant change. PLANC will be held in New Orleans, LA on June 10 – 13, 2024. More details at https://www.planc.org/quadrennial-conference