* Welcome to the Alabama Association of Paralegals Inc., Student Connection *
* AAPi is an affiliate of the Nation Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and supports the professional growth of its members through a commitment to legal education and scholarship. Membership provides legal assistants, paralegals and students networking opportunities and a voice in the development of their profession. AAPi has created this page specifically for our student members. We hope that you will find this site useful and informative. We welcome your fresh ideas and suggestions toward its successful development.
DEADLINE - JULY 10, 2007!!!!
Each year AAPi sponsors the Janis Davidson Memorial Scholarship Program. These scholarships are awarded to 2 qualifying students enrolled in an eligible paralegal studies program. The awards are given to 2 students who, in the opinion of the awards committee, submit the best original essays on each year's selected theme, provided that all other eligibility criteria are met; to be eligible to enter, a student must meet the following:
* A resident of the State of Alabama
* Student member of AAPi
* Show proof of current enrollment in an approved
paralegal studies program of a Junior College, College
or University within the State of Alabama recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education
* Submit a transcript evidencing a 3.0 or better on
a 4.0 scale and must have completed at least 3
paralegal courses in his/her curriculum
* The work must be original and the student must be
willing to attest to its originality; and
* The student agrees to having his/her essay published
in NOVUS
This year's essay topic is "The Pros and Cons of Regulating the Paralegal Profession".
Contact your Student School Liaison or go to the Education/Scholarship page and print an application TODAY!
Never stop developing your skills !
* AAPi promotes professional growth through its monthly seminars, newsletters and the support of various forms of continuing education.
* Did you
know Westlaw had free training available?
http://web2.westlaw.com/signon/default.wl?bhcp=1 (Click on Westlaw training)
* Want to
boost your typing skills?
www.typingmaster.com
* Need resume
tips and templates?
http://www.resume-resource.com/examples.html or
http://www.questcareer.com/sample_resume_examples.htm
* Want
more information before choosing a paralegal program?
http://www.acs.cc.al.us/asc/col.htm
* Get free
e-mail
www.findlaw.com
* Legal
Resource Links
http://www.aala.net/links.htm
* Student
suggestions
ariley@archielamb.com
* ATTEND AN AAPi MONTHLY MEETING! FOR MONTHLY E-MAIL NOTIFICATION & AAPi STUDENT DISCOUNT INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Riley
ariley@archielamb.com