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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE


WHAT IS The ProFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Committee?

The Professional Development Committee is responsible for PACO Scholarships and assisting current or future Paralegal students on their educational path. The committee reviews scholarship applications and awards two scholarships annually. One scholarship is awarded to a student paralegal and one scholarship is awarded to a paralegal who is pursuing a paralegal certification.  At its discretion, PACO may award additional scholarships. Applicants for the paralegal student scholarship must be currently enrolled in the Columbus State Community College paralegal program or an affiliated Columbus State program.  The Certification scholarship is awarded to a paralegal seeking Certification through either OSBA or NFPA.  Applications for both scholarships are accepted from March 1 to April 15 each year.  Scholarships are awarded during PACO's Paralegal Day celebration on the third Monday of May each year. 



2025 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT:

Josh Moore – $500 PACO Student Scholarship

Josh attends the Columbus State Community College Paralegal Program and anticipates graduating in December 2025.  Josh is dedicated to becoming an advocate for the law and plans to continue in his education after graduation by obtaining a Bachelor's degree in legal studies.  Having experienced challenges and struggles in his personal life, Josh has come to realize how the legal process affects every facet of our lives.  In the future, he plans to serve clients with compassion and empathy while assisting them through the legal process.



2021/Scholarship Application

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ROUND TABLES:


The Professional Development Committee oversees established round tables. PACO currently has one round table, the Workers' Compensation Round Table.  Roundtables can be led by any PACO member. Anyone interested in hosting a round table can contact the Professional Development Committee to assist in coordinating.


Questions about PACO? : president@pacoparalegals.org

Mailing Address :
P.O. Box 1582
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1582

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