LEX
Lambda Epsilon Chi National Honor Society
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To join LEX, you must meet the following requirements:
Those seeking an Associate Degree: 3.6 GPA in all Legal Studies related classes & 3.25 GPA in all other classes taken at College of DuPage
Those seeking a Paralegal Certificate: 3.6 Paralegal Studies GPA
Have completed at least one-half of the Paralegal Program by the end of the spring semester
Have spent at least eight (8) hours attending Paralegal Club events
Once the application is open, the application and supporting documents can be accessed through the Paralegal Club & LEX tab of the Legal Studies Blackboard Page.
For the Class of 2024-2025:
Application and non-refundable $60 application fee are due January 31st
Please include an unofficial (free) copy of your transcript
Please mail your check at the same time you email your application.
Make your check payable to College of DuPage.
Mark memo line: LEX.
Mail your check to:
College of DuPage
Office of Student Life
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
LEX Hours must be completed by the end of the Fall semester of the year you wish to be inducted.
The next LEX Induction Ceremony will take place on April 11, 2025.
. Applications will be accepted from December 15-January 31 of the academic year you wish to be inducted.
For information on the national chapter, please go to LEX HONOR SOCIETY
By attending the LEX induction ceremony, you and your guests agree pictures taken at the event may be used by Paralegal Club and LEX to promote both clubs for educational purposes.
LEX GPA FAQ’s
Q: I am seeking an Associate Degree and have a 3.75 GPA in my Paralegal Studies related classes. In my general education classes, however, my GPA is only 3.22. Does this qualify me for LEX?
A: No. Those seeking an Associate Degree require a 3.6 GPA in all Paralegal Studies related classes and a 3.25 GPA in all other classes. The “other classes” in this case refer to those not part of the Paralegal Studies program. Such as math, english, etc. They are considered separately, and the GPA calculation is also separate.
Q: I took a Paralegal Studies class during my first semester at COD but had a problem mid-semester that caused me to fail the class. I took the class again and got an “A.” How are these “two” grades calculated in my GPA?
A: Grades earned in every program-related class (i.e., PLGL or OFTI-1200) taken by a student will count toward calculating the student’s 3.6 GPA, regardless of whether the student later repeats a particular class for a higher grade. So in the example you’ve listed, both grades would be used in the GPA calculation.
Q: Are there non-PLGL classes that are considered part of the program-related classes?
A: Yes. For example, OFTI-1200, which is a required class, is considered a program-related class. Also, there are elective Criminal Justice classes (CRIMJ-1151 & CRIMJ-1153) that are considered program-related classes. For those pursuing an Associate of Arts degree, these are used to calculate the paralegal portion of the GPA, the 3.6 requirement.
Q: I am required to take a math class for my Associate of Arts degree. Because it had been so long since I had last taken math, I decided to take a math prep class. Does the “B” I received in my math prep class count toward the 3.25 “gen-ed” GPA?
A: No. Since the prep class is not a college-level class and is only taken to prepare a student for the subsequent college math, it is not considered in the GPA. This is true of all “college-prep” classes that begin with an “0.”
Q: I took an additional program-related elective that was not required to graduate because I thought it would be beneficial in my chosen area of law. Will this count in my program-related GPA?
A: Yes. It will be counted in the program-related GPA (the 3.6 part).
LEX FACULTY ADVISOR
Annie Knight
LEX OFFICERS
Susan Mators LEX Officer
Julianne De Benedetto LEX Officer
Kika Pinzon LEX Officer
Jacob Pineda Honorary LEX Officer
Zaira Perez Gallardo LEX Officer
Kelly Brooks LEX Officer
James Gilliard LEX Officer
Bella Rossi Honorary LEX Officer
Nora Schouten LEX Officer
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