Paralegal Program Highlights

Paralegal Students Celebrated for Academic Success

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, 27 paralegal students were inducted into Lamba Epsilon Chi (LEX), the national honor society for paralegal/legal studies, and 28 paralegal students were presented with Excellence Awards for earning the highest grade in a paralegal class during the prior academic year.

Becoming a member of LEX is a prestigious achievement that reflects a student’s mastery of rigorous coursework, commitment to academic honesty, and dedication to advancing the paralegal profession. Achieving induction into LEX means joining a legacy of excellence. It signifies that the inductee has not only mastered challenging coursework, but also embraced the ethical and professional ideals that form the bedrock of the legal system.

Congratulations to these outstanding scholars!

Professor Mardy Chaplin wins Besse Award for Teaching Excellence, August 2025

Congratulations to Professor Chaplin, who won the Besse Award for Excellence in Teaching! This award is presented annually to up to four full-time faculty members and up to four adjunct faculty or lecturers selected for exceptional professional competence and commitment to student success. These award winners demonstrate a commitment to promoting academic quality, stimulating intellectual development and investing in students within and beyond the classroom. Well deserved, Professor Chaplin!

Read How Magistrate Newman's Love of Learning Set the Stage for a Career in Law

In the Summer 2025 issue of Tri-C Times, Magistrate Daniel Newman, Tri-C alumni and adjunct professor, reflects on his journey from high school to law school that has led him to a satisfying career and opportunity to give back.

Veronica Fayez Isaac Follows Her Calling at Tri-C

Read about paralegal studies graduate Veronia Fayez Isaac's journey from Egypt to Tri-C and beyond!