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The Lafayette Paralegal Association, Inc. (LPA) is excited to announce our new scholarship program effective with the 2010 – 2011 membership year. This program is intended to financially assist our members who strive to achieve additional certifications in the pursuit of further professional development. This scholarship is not need based; it is designed to assist all member paralegals regardless of their income level.
To qualify, applicants must be an active member of LPA for two complete years prior to application. Additionally, the applicant must meet all of the requirements of the certification exam they are applying to take. The LPA scholarship is to be used for the various NALA certifications, the CWCP, the Notary Public Exam for the State of Louisiana, and the LCP. Additional certifications will be considered by the Executive Committee of LPA. It also covers applicable preparation guides, texts, and classes.
To apply for a scholarship, please submit a letter of intent and a current resume to the Scholarship Committee Chair, Molly Davenport. Scholarship applications are accepted between November 15th and December 31st and will be considered in the order in which they are received. Funds are to be distributed in the maximum amount of $250.00 per scholarship and will be distributed as reimbursement.
If you are a paralegal considering certification or interested in becoming a Notary, or if you employ a paralegal and would like to encourage certification, we hope this program gives you that extra incentive. Additional certification benefits paralegals as an individual, as well as benefiting their firm and the paralegal profession in general. For more information please contact Molly Davenport at Molly_Davenport@lawd.uscourts.gov.
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