Lambda Epsilon Chi

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Lambda Epsilon Chi
ΛΕΧ
Founded1996; 28 years ago (1996)
Altamonte Springs, Florida, US
TypeHonor society
AffiliationAmerican Association for Paralegal Education
StatusActive
EmphasisParalegal
ScopeNational
Colors  Royal Purple
SymbolScales of Justice
Chapters150+
Members2,200 lifetime
Headquarters8 The Green #17020
Dover, Delaware 19901
United States
Websitewww.aafpe.org/lex

Lambda Epsilon Chi (ΛΕΧ) is an American academic honor society for paralegal students. It was established by the American Association for Paralegal Education in 1996. It has more than 150 chapters in the United States.

History

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The American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE) formed Lamba Epsilon Chi in 1996.[1][2] Lambda Epsilon Chi is an honor society that recognizes the academic achievement of paralegal and legal studies students.[3][4][1]

The society hold local, regional, and national conferences and helps its members network with legal professionals.[5] Lambda Epsilon Chi also has a national scholarship program for its members.[5]

The society has chartered more than 150 chapters in the United States.[4][6] It has initiated more than 2,200 members. Lambda Epsilon Chi is administered by the American Association for Paralegal Education. Its national headquarters are in Dover, Delaware.[7]

Symbols

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The Greek letters Lambda Epsilon Chi were selected to correspond with the Latin word lex, which means “pertaining to the law” or “legal.”[3] Initiates into Lambda Epsilon Chi receives a pin.[7] The pin features the society's national symbol, the scales of justice, the Greek letters ΛΕΧ, and the name Lambda Epsilon Chi.[3] The scales are a symbol of law, order, and truth.[3]

The society's color is purple.[3] Royal purple is the color of the English King's Court and indicates the law.[3] In traditional academic regalia, paralegal faculty wear hoods rimmed in royal purple.[3] Lambda Epsilon Chi members may wear purple cords at graduation.[3]

Membership

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Candidates for membership in Lambda Epsilon Chi must have completed at least half of their paralegal coursework with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 overall, including a minimum GPA of 3.50 in paralegal courses.[7][1] The society also initiates a limited number of honorary members.[7]

Chapters

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Following is an incomplete list of Lambda Epsilon Chi chapters, in alphabetical order.

Institution Charter date Location Status References
American National University Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia Active [4]
Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, Alabama Active [8]
Bay Path College 2001 Longmeadow, Massachusetts [9]
Berkeley College New York City, New York and New Jersey Active [10]
Central Carolina Technical College 2003 Sumter, South Carolina [11]
College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, California Active [12]
Del Mar College Corpus Christi, Texas Active [13]
Delaware Technical Community College Active [14]
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky [15]
Elms College Chicopee, Massachusetts [16]
Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, Florida Active [17]
Fullerton College Fullerton, California Active [18]
George Washington University Washington, D.C. Active [6]
Harper College Palatine, Illinois Active [19]
Hartford Community College 2006 Bel Air, Maryland Active [20][2]
Hilbert College January 1997 Hamburg, New York [21]
Husson University 2006 Bangor, Maine Active [22][23]
Kellogg Community College 2012 Battle Creek, Michigan Active [24]
Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, Pennsylvania Active [25][26]
Molloy University Rockville Centre, New York Active [27]
Montgomery College Montgomery County, Maryland Active [28]
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale and Davie, Florida Active [29][30]
Quinnipiac University Hamden, Connecticut [5]
Robert Morris College Chicago, Illinois Inactive [31][a]
Rowan College 2015 Sewall, New Jersey [1]
St. John's University Grymes Hill, Staten Island, New York [32]
Santa Ana College Santa Ana, California Active [33]
State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota Manatee County and Sarasota County, Florida [34]
Suffolk University Boston, Massachusetts Active [35]
Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, Texas Active [36]
Tulane University School of Professional Advancement New Orleans, Louisiana Active [37]
University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut Active [38]
University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, Maryland Active [39]
Virginia Intermont College 2000 Bristol, Virginia Inactive [40][b]
William Rainey Harper College Palatine, Illinois [41]
  1. ^ College merged into Roosevelt University in 2020.
  2. ^ The college closed in 2014.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "8 Join Paralegal Honor Society". Newspapers.com. Mullica Hill, New Jersey: South Jersey Times. 2015-05-20. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  2. ^ a b "Lambda Epsilon Chi Induction". Newspapers.com. The Baltimore Sun. 2014-06-13. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) Handbook (PDF). Altamonte Springs, Florida: Lambda Epsilon Chi. February 2023. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Lambda Epsilon Chi Honor Society". American National University. 2022-06-13. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  5. ^ a b c "On Campus". Newspapers.com. Hartford, Connecticut: Hartford Courant. 2010-05-30. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  6. ^ a b "2024 Paralegal Graduates Inducted into LEX Honor Society | College of Professional Studies". The George Washington University. May 30, 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  7. ^ a b c d "LEX". American Association for Paralegal Education. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  8. ^ "Lambda Epsilon Chi - Legal Studies". Auburn Universit of Montogomery. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  9. ^ "Bay Path College". Newspapers.com. Springfield, Massachusetts: The Republican. 2001-05-20. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  10. ^ "Lambda Epsilon Chi - Honors Society | Berkeley Store". Berkeley College. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  11. ^ "Paralegal Honor Chapter Established". Newspapers.com. Sumter, South Carolina: The Item. 2003-05-18. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  12. ^ "LEX Honor Society for Paralegals | Credly". College of the Canyons. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  13. ^ "Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) National Honor Society - Paralegal Studies". Del Mar College. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  14. ^ "Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX)". Delaware Technical Community College. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  15. ^ "EKU Senior from Casey Wins Pair of Scholarships". Newspapers.com. Lexington Herald-Leader. 2000-04-05. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  16. ^ "The Following Westfield Students". Newspapers.com. Springfield, Massachusetts: The Republican. 1999-09-20. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  17. ^ "Lambda Epsilon Chi". Florida SouthWestern State College. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  18. ^ "Paralegal Honor Society | Business and CIS Division". Fullerton College. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  19. ^ "Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX)". Harper College. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  20. ^ "Lambda Epsilon Chi National Honor Society, Harford Community College Chapter, Holds Spring Induction Ceremony". Hartford Community College. May 2, 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  21. ^ "New Society at Hilbert". Newspapers.com. Hamburg, New York: The Sun and the Erie County Independent. 1997-03-13. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  22. ^ "Lambda Epsilon Chi Honor Society". Husson University. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  23. ^ "Stone is Selected to Honor Society". Newspapers.com. Rumford, Maine: Rumford Falls Times. 2011-06-08. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  24. ^ "Paralegal honor society Lambda Epsilon Chi begins at Kellogg Community College". Kellogg Community College. 2012-10-29. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  25. ^ "Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) - National Honor Society in Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies". Lehigh Carbon Community College. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  26. ^ "Students Inducted Into Honor Societies". Newspapers.com. Hazleton, Pennsylvania: Standard-Speaker. 2008-07-07. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  27. ^ "Lambda Epsilon Chi". Molloy University. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  28. ^ "LEX (Lambda Epsilon Chi) | Information and Resources". Montgomery College, Maryland. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  29. ^ Morales, Andrea Santander (2013-04-15). "Students Inducted into Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Sociology Honor Societies". NSU SharkFINS. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  30. ^ "Students Inducted into Paralegal Studies Honor Society". NSU SharkFINS. 2011-04-19. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  31. ^ "Campus". Newspapers.com. Tinley Park, Illinois: Southtown Star. 2009-02-08. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  32. ^ "Cristina Ferreri Richard Piazza". Newspapers.com. Staten Island Advance. 2005-03-06. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  33. ^ "Lambda Epsilon Chi Honor Society". Santa Ana College. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  34. ^ "Dinner Honors MCC Paralegal Grads, Honor Society Inductees". Newspapers.com. Bradenton, Florida: The Bradenton Herald. 2001-03-01. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  35. ^ "Law Honors – Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) – Political Science & Legal Studies". Suffolk University. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  36. ^ "Lambda Epsilon Chi". Texas Wesleyan University. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  37. ^ "Lambda Epsilon Chi Honor Society". Tulane University School of Professional Advancement. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  38. ^ Dillon, Sharron D. (April 6, 2023). "Paralegal Studies Students Inducted into Lambda Epsilon Chi National Honor Society". University of Hartford. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  39. ^ "Honor Societies | UMGC". University of Maryland Global Campus. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  40. ^ "VI's Paralegal Studies Program Awarded Charter by AAfPE". Newspapers.com. Elizabethton, Tennessee: Elizabethton Star. 2000-01-16. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  41. ^ "On Campus". Newspapers.com. De Kalb, Illinois: The Daily Chronicle. 2000-04-27. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
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