The Paralegal Association of Central Ohio (“PACO”) is awarding one (1) paralegal student scholarship in the amount of $500 and one (1) paralegal certification scholarship in the amount of $250 which will be awarded at PACO’s Paralegal Day celebration on May 19, 2025.
The eligibility criteria for paralegal scholarship consideration are each candidate must:
Provide proof of payment for the certification exam -OR- Proof of payment to Columbus State Community College or an affiliated program -OR- Provide your paralegal program transcript from Columbus State Community College or an affiliated program -AND- submit a completed “Application for Scholarship” by the deadline below.
The awarding of each paralegal scholarship shall be:
Determined by the PACO Professional Development Committee; Based upon criteria including, but not limited to, work history, educational experience, financial need; and, Awarded at the Paralegal Day celebration to the scholarship recipients selected.
The Professional Development Committee will determine whether or not a personal interview is needed to finalize the selection of the scholarship recipients. If so, you will be contacted by someone from this committee to be interviewed.
PACO Paralegal Day, we Honor our members by acknowledging their Years of Service
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If 2025 marks your 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th+ Years of Service,
please apply so we can highlight your accomplishment at our
Paralegal Day Celebration!
To apply for your Service Award, please click the "Register" button
and remember to submit your resume to the PR Committee.
*The eligibility criteria for paralegal membership consideration candidates who apply must currently be working as a Paralegal or Paralegal Equivalent Role (e.g., performing paralegal tasks, reporting to an attorney, and working in a legal capacity)
**If you are not currently a PACO member, please complete the basic application information required with this registration. If there are questions regarding your application, you will be contacted by someone from this committee to clarify.
Questions? Email the PR Committee Chairs at PR@pacoparalegals.org
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