PACO MembershipPACO is always on the lookout for new paralegal members interested in promoting and supporting our chosen profession. One of the ways paralegals can accomplish this is by membership in the only professional association in central Ohio solely devoted to serving the needs and interests of paralegals. PACO Membership Announcement Beginning February 1, 2021 the Paralegal Association of Central Ohio (PACO) will be returning to a 2-in-1 membership. This means that your PACO membership will include membership to PACO and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA). A Columbus Bar Association (CBA) Associate Membership will no longer be included with a PACO membership. For those paralegals wishing to maintain an associate membership to the Columbus Bar Association will need to contact the Columbus Bar Association directly. PACO membership costs for new and renewal of memberships on or after February 1, 2021: ·$80 Paralegal Member or Paralegal Associate Member ·$50 Paralegal Student Member ·$50 Paralegal Military-Veteran Member ·$50 Paralegal Retiree Member ·$50 Paralegal Member-Out of Region Membership Benefits
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Student Membership If you are already a student in a paralegal program and would like to join PACO, please fill out and submit the application below. If you have additional questions, please contact the Student Liaison Representative at students@pacoparalegals.org. OSBA Memberships Free to Paralegal Students Did you know that the OSBA offers a free membership to paralegal students through the date of their graduation? Some of the many benefits include:
Sign up through the Ohio Bar Law Student webpage. Columbus Bar Association Associate Membership All PACO members are extended the opportunity to join the Columbus Bar Association (CBA) as a Paralegal Member. Benefits of the CBA Paralegal Membership include free legal research from Fastcase, discounted CLE’s, complimentary membership to over 35 substantive law committees, access to the CBA’s new Learning Library, and many local discounts on a variety of services. To learn more about CBA Benefits, click here. For CBA Paralegal Membership information click here. If you have any questions about the CBA Paralegal Membership, contact Donna Sweet at 614-340-2062 or email at donna@cbalaw.org. PACO Membership Information For additional information or inquiries, please contact PACO’s Vice President and Membership Coordinator at membership@pacoparalegals.org or go to the JOIN PACO tab to become a member! |