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The 2025 Virtual Spring Conference is now accepting proposals.
Elevating the role of paralegals in the legal field.
Building a strong community of paralegals and educators.
Empowering paralegal professionals through continuous learning and growth.
We strive to elevate paralegal education to meet the highest professional standards.
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Established in 1981, AAfPE's roots go back to the mid 1970s when the American Bar Association sponsored the first conferences for paralegal educators. While much has been accomplished in the field of paralegal education, there is still much more to be done to fully develop the potential for both the paralegal field and education for the profession.
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Grand Rapids, MI - October 22-25, 2025
Elevate your brand and empower tomorrow's paralegals by sponsoring AAfPE's Fall Conference this October in Grand Rapids!
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The 2025 AAfPE Fall Conference will be held October 22–25 at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This key event for the paralegal education community promotes quality education, professional growth, and legal service excellence through networking and industry-focused sessions.
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The Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) Scholarship Competition is now open for submissions—offering a prestigious opportunity for paralegal and legal studies students to showcase their academic excellence and legal writing skills on a national platform. Sponsored by the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE), this annual competition honors the highest standards of scholarship and professionalism in the paralegal field.
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