Lambda Epsilon Chi () is a national academic
honor society for
paralegal 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).
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national website
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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 overall
grade point average (GPA) of 3.5, including a minimum GPA of 3.75 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 1996 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 150 Chapters throughout the United States with well over 2,200 inductees who have been honored for their outstanding academic achievements.
Symbolism
* The Greek letters Lambda Epsilon Chi correspond with the Latin letters lex, which means law.
See also
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Order of the Coif
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(honor society, law)
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The Order of Barristers (honor society, law; litigation)
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Phi Delta Phi
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The fraternity ...
(honor society, law; was a professional fraternity)
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Alpha Phi Sigma
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Delta Theta Phi
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(professional fraternity, law)
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Gamma Eta Gamma (professional fraternity, law)
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Phi Alpha Delta
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(professional fraternity, law)
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Phi Beta Gamma
Phi Beta Gamma () was a professional fraternity in the field of Law.
History
Phi Beta Gamma was founded on April 24, 1922 at Georgetown University School of Law. It was a founding member of the Professional Interfraternity Conference in 1928 an ...
(professional fraternity, law)
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Phi Delta Delta (professional fraternity, women, law)
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Sigma Delta Kappa (professional fraternity, law)
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Kappa Alpha Pi (professional) (professional fraternity, pre-law)
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Kappa Beta Pi (originally women's professional fraternity, now legal association, law)
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Nu Beta Epsilon (Jewish, originally men's professional fraternity, law, dormant?)
References
Organizations established in 1999
Honor societies
1999 establishments in the United States
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