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Details For Law Schools & Exhibitors

Call For Proposals

SAPLA would love to consider your proposals to present at our Tropical & Topical conference. The conference topics are:

  • Hot Topics

  • Waves of Change

  • Avoiding Wipeout: Best Practices in Pre-Law Advising

  • Law School and Career Preparation

  • Technology & Innovation in the PLA Profession

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Sessions will be scheduled on the evening of Wednesday, June 24; Thursday, June 25 and on the morning of Friday, June 26.

Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026

Conference Registration Fees

Early Bird Registration Fee: $500 (ends April 1, 2026 at 11:59PM EDT)

Regular Registration Fee: $550 (available April 2, 2026 at 11:59PM EDT)

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​NEW for 2026! All law schools are invited to attend a student fair at the University of South Florida's campus on Friday afternoon.​

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Registration fee also includes:

  • SAPLA membership for one year

  • table at Law School & Exhibitor Fair on Thursday

  • refreshments, snacks, and hors d'oeuvres on Wednesday

  • breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and snacks on Thursday

  • breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and snacks on Friday

  • transportation between conference hotel and Stetson Law on Wednesday and Thursday

  • transportation from conference hotel to Stetson Law on Friday

Registration Deadline: June 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

Conference Hotel

The AC Hotel St. Petersburg Downtown, a Marriott property, offers a modern and stylish stay in the heart of the city with thoughtfully designed accommodations featuring contemporary furnishings and city views. Guests enjoy amenities such as a rooftop pool, a well‑equipped fitness center, and the vibrant Cane & Barrel rooftop bar inspired by Havana nights, along with walkable access to boutiques, restaurants, and cultural attractions. SAPLA has reserved a limited number of rooms at the AC Hotel St. Petersburg Downtown at a special rate of $165 per night. 

 

The AC Hotel is located:

  • 24 miles from Tampa Union Station

  • 20 miles from Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • 6 miles from Stetson Law

Reservation Deadline: June 3, 2026

Sample Budget

Below is an estimated budget to use as a guideline as you begin to think about the cost of attendance.

Early Bird Conference Registration Fee

$350

Flight

$650

Hotel

$400

Airport Transportation (between TPA and Hotel)

$65

Airport Parking

$90

Meals not provided by Conference

$120

TOTAL

$1675

Transportation between the conference hotel and Stetson Law is included in the conference registration. Transportation to the student law fair is not included. All meals are included except dinner on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Partners - $3,000
Platinum partners receive complimentary conference registration for 2 representatives!

 

Our platinum partnership level is Ideal for law schools or exhibitors seeking a strong presence and meaningful advisor engagement throughout the conference.

 

Additional benefits include:

  • 25% registration fee discount for each additional attendee

  • Premier logo placement on the conference website, program/booklet, and on-site signage

  • Full-page ad in Conference Program

  • Verbal recognition from the podium during a plenary session or the opening reception

  • Featured exhibitor placement at the Law School & Exhibitor Fair

  • Opportunity to include a branded item in conference swag

  • Featured recognition in a pre-conference email or on the conference website

  • Social media recognition before and during the conference

  • Enhanced opportunities for direct interaction with pre-law advisors

Gold Partners - $2,000
Gold partners receive complimentary conference registration for 1 representative!
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Our gold partnership level is ideal for law schools or exhibitors seeking strong exposure and consistent engagement with attendees.

 

Benefits include:

  • 10% registration fee discount for each additional attendee

  • Logo placement on the conference website and on-site signage

  • Half-page ad in Conference Program

  • Verbal recognition during a plenary session or reception (and at opening and closing sessions)

  • Exhibitor table at the Law School & Exhibitor Fair

  • Name/logo included on select conference swag (as applicable)

  • Featured recognition in a pre-conference email or on the conference website

  • Social media recognition before and during the conference

Silver Partners - $1,000
50% conference registration discount for 1 representative!

 

Ideal for organizations looking to support SAPLA while maintaining brand visibility.

 

Benefits include:

  • Logo placement on the conference website and in the conference program/booklet

  • Quarter-page ad in Conference Program

  • Exhibitor table at the Law School & Exhibitor Fair

  • Verbal recognition during conference programming

  • Social media acknowledgment

Custom Partnerships

If none of our partnership levels fit your needs, we are happy to discuss custom partnership options with you. Please contact our SAPLA Conference Co-Chairs at saplaconference@gmail.com to design a partnership that is right for you.

Conference Program Advertising

Advertising in the 2026 SAPLA conference program is ideal for law schools and exhibitors who are unable to sponsor and/or unable to attend. It is also a fantastic for area businesses and attractions to reach our conference attendees by providing purchase or admission discounts.

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Advertising Options at a Glance

  • Full-Page Ad – $300

  • Half-Page Ad – $150

  • Quarter-Page Ad – $75

Submission Deadline: May 16, 2026

Questions?

Contact our conference chairs at saplaconference@gmail.com.

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