LEX Scholarship Information

AAfPE sponsors an annual research and writing competition for students of Institutional Members.  Students research and write on a legal issue formulated by AAfPE members. Three to five LEX scholarships have been awarded to the winners and their essays are published in the Educator, the official publication of AAfPE.

2012 LEX Scholarship

LEX Scholarship Essay Question (PDF)

LEX Scholarship Application (PDF)

LEX Scholarship Guidelines (PDF)

LEX Scholarship Certification and Permission Print (PDF)

LEX Scholarship FAQs

1.  Who may submit an application for a LEX scholarship?

Any student who is registered as a full or part time student in a school that has a LEX Chapter may submit an application.

2.  How many scholarships are awarded each year?

There are three (3) scholarships to five (5) awarded each year.

3.  How much is the scholarship award?

Each scholarship is $500.

4.  How can the scholarship money be used?

The scholarship award is made payable to the awardee and the awardee’s school and is to be used to continue the pursuit of the student’s paralegal education.

5.  May the scholarship be transferred and used at another school?

Yes.

6.  What is the deadline for submitting an application?

February 15th  of each year. The deadline date may vary from year to year.

7.  What documents must be submitted?

• LEX Application with a 500 word essay.
• A transcript evidencing at least a B average.
• A letter of recommendation from a faculty member in the paralegal/legal assistant studies department of the qualifying institution.

8.  When will the scholarship be awarded?

The scholarship will be awarded prior to the end of the academic year.

9.  Where can I find the application?

Each AAfPE Program Director who has a LEX Chapter will receive the scholarship application and will make it available to their students.The scholarship application is also posted on the AAfPE website.

10.  If a student has applied in the past, can they submit a new application for the current year?

Yes, even a past recipient may apply.