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SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC.

 

MEMBERS - NALS OF OREGON SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC. wants to help members with certification expenses!

 

CAREER CREDENTIALS - That's what certification is to the legal secretary, the legal assistant, the paralegal, and other legal support personnel.   What are your career credentials?

 

Do you sport ALS behind your name to indicate that you have attained your basic certification?  Or, how about PLS to designate that you attained your professional goal?

 

Attaining ALS  certification demonstrates commitment and aptitude for succeeding in the ever-changing legal environment.  ALS certification is geared to the beginner who has completed one of the following:  a secretarial course, the NALS Legal Training Course, or one year of secretarial experience (not necessarily legal).

 

Certified PLS designation is an attainable goal for legal secretaries and assistants who want to be identified as exceptional.  Any person who has had three years' experience in the legal field may take the examination.  A partial waiver of the three-year legal experience requirement (up to one year) may be granted for certain post-secondary degrees, successful completion of the ALS exam, or attainment of other certifications.

 

If you are a NALS member, why not start studying for the certification exams!    Yes, there is some cost involved, but the NALS of Oregon Scholarship Fund, Inc. is making funds available to assist members with exam fees!

 

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2012 MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (Word format)

2012 MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (PDF format)

 

Members may apply for financial assistance with costs associated with certification fees/books, special seminars, classes, and courses of study related to the legal support profession.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION about the Scholarship Application, please contact NALS of Oregon Scholarship Fund, Inc. President Debra Taylor, PP, PLS at work (503) 736-7482 or email: debbie.taylor@libertymutual.com

 

STUDENTS - NALS OF OREGON SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC. wants to help students with education expense!

 

NALS of Oregon Scholarship Fund, Inc., is proud to promote education for students who will prepare themselves for a legal support staff career.

 

NALS of Oregon Scholarship Fund, Inc., will be accepting applications from persons interested in pursuing a career as a legal secretary, paralegal, legal assistant, law office administrative staff, court personnel, or other positions traditionally associated with providing services and office support to attorneys. 

 

Applications will be accepted from students willing to work to achieve the training, education, and professionalism needed to excel as legal support staff.

 

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2012 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (Word format)

2012 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (PDF format)

 

Generally there is a total of  $2,000 available for student scholarships.  A determination as to the number of awards and the amounts awarded will depend upon the applications received based upon eligibility, merit, financial need, and ability.

 

If you have any questions concerning the scholarship application or NALS of Oregon Scholarship Fund, Inc., please contact Debra Taylor, PP, PLS, work (503) 736-7482 or email: debbie.taylor@libertymutual.com

 

NALS of Oregon Scholarship Fund, Inc.