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SCHOLARSHIPS
and AWARDS Scholarships Two scholarships are awarded each year by KLPI. The amount is determined
annually. Past awards have been for $500.00. The awards are based upon merit,
ability, and financial need, with special emphasis on prospective legal
support staff. Deadline for submission of applications is March 1st. For a scholarship application, please contact information@klpi.org. Legal Professional of the Year Award The Legal Professional of the Year (LPY) Award is given annually to a
legal professional who has been nominated. Nominees submit applications that
are judged by a panel of three persons selected by the chairperson and
approved by KLPI’s Board of Representatives. The finalists for the LPY Award
are then interviewed by three persons who are likewise selected by the
chairperson and approved by the Board of Representatives. The announcement of
the LPY Award is the highlight of the banquet Saturday evening during the
KLPI’s Annual Meeting. BENEFITS Continuing Legal Education KLPI and local chapters sponsor seminars, educational programs, workshops
and professional courses. Continuing legal education (CLE) credits can be
obtained by attending approved sponsored events. A CLE Award is presented
upon application by any member who attains a minimum of 40 qualified hours of
continuing legal education within a three-year period. Publication The Whole Truth . . . is KLPI’s official publication, which
contains news of members across the state, information concerning KLPI
functions, news items of interest pertinent to the legal professional, and
educational article. The Whole Truth . . . is published three times a
year. Certification Assistance can be obtained in learning more about certification
programs offered by national legal organizations: the Accredited Legal
Secretary (ALS) and Professional Legal Secretary (PLS) certifications
sponsored by the National Association of Legal Secretaries, Inc. (NALS); the
Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) and specialty certifications (CLAS) sponsored
by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. (NALA); and the
Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE) sponsored by the National
Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA). See KLPI’s Certification Program
section. Employment Referral KLPI”s Employment Referral Committee is a referral service for members
and other legal support professionals seeking employment in Kansas. The
Committee’s service is made available to Kansas attorneys, law firms,
members, and other legal support professionals seeking employees in the legal
field. Employers may contact the Committee to advise KLPI of open/available
positions and receive information from KLPI as to members seeking employment. For more information, please contact information@klpi.org. Networking Membership in KLPI and local chapters provides valuable opportunities
for networking and contacts with peers to expand the circle of valuable
professional contacts statewide. |
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