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.

2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:

Jessica Caldwell – $500 PACO Student Scholarship

Jessica attends the Columbus State Community College Paralegal Program. Jessica has a passion for law and learning about it. She is a full-time mom and full-time student who continues to work toward her goals through hard work and dedication. After many attempts at obtaining a college degree, Jessica tried again by enrolling in the paralegal program in 2022 and made the Dean's List for the first time in her life.

Katherine Foster - $500 PACO Student Scholarship

Katherine attends the Columbus State Community College Paralegal Program. Katherine is a working mom who has often brought her son to classes. As a non-traditional student, she juggles working full-time, studying, and coaching soccer. Katherine works hard and carries a 4.0 GPA.
Ashley Harris - $250 PACO Certification Scholarship
A relatively new PACO member, Ashley works as a paralegal at Sitterley, Vandervoort & Nixon in the family law and probate areas. She obtained her paralegal certification from Washington Online Learning Institute in 2007 and chose to pursue an OSBA Certification to further develop her own skills and further the reputation of the paralegal profession.

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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

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Columbus, Ohio 43216-1582

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