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TWO (2) $500 AWARDS
FOR THE 2009/2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
In memory of Paula Grady, an IALA Region VI member, leader,
mentor and friend, who died suddenly on October 2, 1995,
IALA offers the PAULA GRADY MEMORIAL EDUCATION
AWARD to any active, associate or student IALA
member who pursues further education. Paula truly believed
in education at all levels. She was a former teacher,
member of the Linn-Mar School Board, serving as President
at the time of her death. Paula supported continuing
education for Legal Assistants. As a Legal Assistant
at Simmons, Perrine, Albright & Ellwood, P.L.C. in Cedar
Rapids for 12 years, she was very active in IALA, serving
on the seminar committees for several years and as Region
VI Director during 1992/93 and 1993/94. As the Legal
Assistant profession has grown, the educational background
requirements continue to grow, too.
The two education
awards this year are in the amount of $500 each. Applications
and essays will be taken through July 1, 2009. The
committee will review the applications and essays during
July 2009 and present the award in August 2009. The
education award can be applied toward the fees/tuition/books
for the recipient during the next IALA fiscal year (i.e.,
September 1 to August 31), the fall of 2009 semester or spring
2010 semester.
The
award recipient will receive the cash award after submission
of proof of successful completion of his/her continuing education
(proof of credit earned or CLA/PACE Certificate) and the
invoice for fees/tuition/books, etc. The education
awards will be in the amount of the invoices submitted, up
to the maximum amount of $500.00.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Resident of the state of Iowa.
- IALA active, associate or student member OR a
student currently enrolled in a legal assistant/paralegal
program within the state of Iowa.
- Interest in pursuing education in a legal assistant program,
legal assistant class(es), course work toward an additional
degree (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, etc.), or CLA/PACE
exam.
- Submission of original essay.
KEY POINTS FOR COMMITTEE TO REVIEW:
- Importance of additional education
- Benefits to IALA
- The future of the paralegal profession or its goals
2010 PAULA
GRADY MEMORIAL EDUCATION AWARD APPLICATION (PDF)
APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED NOT LATER THAN
July 1, 2010.
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