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

The American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE) formed Lamba Epsilon Chi in 1996. Lambda Epsilon Chi is an honor society that recognizes the academic achievement of paralegal and legal studies students. The society hold local, regional, and national conferences and helps its members network with legal professionals. Lambda Epsilon Chi also has a national scholarship program for its members. The society has chartered more than 150 chapters in the United States. 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.

Symbols

The Greek letters Lambda Epsilon Chi were selected to correspond with the Latin word lex, which means “pertaining to the law” or “legal.” Initiates into Lambda Epsilon Chi receives a pin. The pin features the society's national symbol, the scales of justice, the Greek letters ΛΕΧ, and the name Lambda Epsilon Chi. The scales are a symbol of law, order, and truth. The society's color is purple. Royal purple is the color of the English King's Court and indicates the law. In traditional academic regalia, paralegal faculty wear hoods rimmed in royal purple. Lambda Epsilon Chi members may wear purple cords at graduation.

Membership

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. The society also initiates a limited number of honorary members.

Chapters

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