Lambda Epsilon Chi is a national academic honor society for paralegal

Paralegal

Paralegal is used in most jurisdictions to describe a paraprofessional who assists qualified lawyers in their legal work. This is true in the United States and many other countries. However, in Ontario, Canada, paralegals are licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada, giving paralegals an...

 students. Lambda Epsilon Chi recognizes students who have demonstrated superior academic performance in an established, qualified program of paralegal/legal assistant studies offered at an institution that is an Institutional member in good standing of the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE).

Membership

Candidates for membership in Lambda Epsilon Chi must be in good academic standing and have completed at least two-thirds of their paralegal coursework. Candidates also must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in paralegal courses. Students must also demonstrate a commitment to the paralegal profession and exhibit ethical behavior. Most chapters require candidates to obtain faculty endorsements and to submit a personal statement.

History

Created in 1999 and sponsored by AAfPE, the society offers students national scholarship opportunities, participation in regional, state and local conferences, and networking opportunities with other legal professionals. There are approximately 94 Chapters throughout the United States with well over 1,000 inductees who have been honored for their outstanding academic achievements.