Discover the eligibility requirements, forms, and FAQs for Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX), the national honor society for paralegal and legal studies education.
Students to be inducted into LEX must demonstrate “superior academic performance” through both an overall grade point average of at least 3.25 and a grade point average in paralegal classes of at least 3.50. This distinction ensures that membership in LEX remains a meaningful academic honor, recognized by legal professionals as a mark of excellence and dedication to the field. Additionally, students must have completed at least one-half of their program requirements at the time of induction.
Please allow four weeks for the receipt of certificates and pins.
Important Induction & Payment Information:
Student/personal credit cards and checks will no longer be accepted for payment and will be returned.
School-issued credit cards (P-Card), school-issued checks, and money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
Cash will not be accepted.
AAfPE members may apply to form a Chapter of LEX by submitting an application along with a check for $250.00.
A student is eligible for induction if they have:
Institutions may induct qualified students at any point during the year. Many schools choose to align induction with graduation or a special ceremony to honor academic achievements.
Yes. Institutions may induct alumni who would have qualified for LEX if the Chapter had been established at the time of their graduation.
Institutions must remit $50.00 per inductee, payable by school-issued credit card (P-Card), school-issued check, or money order.
Yes. An institution may induct one honorary inductee each year—someone who has significantly contributed to the paralegal program (e.g., advisory board member, judge, faculty member).
The AAfPE Board of Directors designates a National Coordinator of LEX, who chairs an elected Advisory Committee with representatives from each region. This committee recommends policy to the AAfPE Board.
There is no requirement to form a club or hold meetings. This is at the discretion of each institution and Chapter.
Please direct all inquiries to the LEX National Coordinator at info@aafpe.org.