The PACO Student Spotlight is awarded to current paralegal studies students whom have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their education and passion for the paralegal profession. Nominated by the director of their respective programs at either Columbus State Community College and Capital University, each nominee will be featured for the semester, spotlighting their hard work and commitment as they work towards their professional goals. Join us in congratulating and recognizing these fantastic students. This is just the beginning for them and their future is bright!

Stefford English: 

Nominated by: Columbus State Community College Program Faculty

Stefford is in his second semester in the program and is interested mainly in criminal law.  After completing the paralegal program, Stefford plans to complete his undergraduate degree, take the LSAT, and eventually apply to law school.  Stefford currently works full time and just recently returned to the classroom after taking his last class in 2015.  He notes that while being a student and working full-time is stressful, he is committed to his goals.  Faculty members note that he attends every class, fully participates, and submits assignments well in advance of deadlines.  He is a hard worker and strives for excellence.

Joshua Moore: 

Nominated by: Columbus State Community College Program Faculty
Joshua is in his second semester in the program.  He became interested in the law after experiencing legal issues that led to a judge offering him a chance to change his life.  He sees pursuing a career in the law as a "way to pay it forward," because second chances are important.  He has empathy for "people who are going down the wrong path and have no way to navigate the law."  He notes "it only takes one person, lawyer, friend, judge, or whomever to give someone a second chance."  He is interested in working with the Ohio Innocence Project.  Outside the law, his interests include hand painting ornaments and wine glasses as well as stained glass artwork.  Faculty remarks that Joshua "is a very hard worker who takes his studies very seriously and has also appeared to have overcome some life experiences along the way."

WHAT WE DO :

We schedule school visits, develop presentations and provide paralegal panel discussions for paralegal students.  We also promote the benefits of being a PACO member with access to employment opportunities, industry trends, paralegal panels, mock interviews, and resume reviews.

• We solicit PACO Members and PACO Student Members to join the committee.
• We hold committee meetings to set goals and develop program(s) for students.
• We conduct paralegal panels upon request.
• We solicit PACO members as speakers upon request.
• We provide additional support to students during finals week.
  

INTERESTED IN A PARALEGAL SCHOLARSHIP?

Every year PACO awards a scholarship in the amount of $500 to a student enrolled in the Columbus State Community College Paralegal Program or one of its affiliates.  This scholarship is announced at our annual Paralegal Day celebration (third Monday in May).  If you are interested in applying for the Paralegal Student Scholarship, click HERE.

WANT TO ENGAGE A MENTOR?

PACO has a mentoring program where experienced paralegals guide and lead paralegal students and paralegals in the early stages of their career down a path to success within the paralegal field.  PACO Student Members interested in applying for a mentor can click HERE