Dear Financial Aid Office,Our scholarship committee at Buckfire Law (https://buckfirelaw.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c8d4f2595b929a046c2f5c1c&id=19e347a1ed&e=af3e4db7f6)is pleased to announce the sixth annual Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Paralegal Scholarship Program.This scholarship was established as part of our law firm’s commitment to helping aspiring paralegal students who require financial assistance to achieve their academic goals and professional dreams.Our committee will be selecting one winner to be awarded $1,000.The Buckfire Law Scholarship Committee is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Paralegal Scholarship.The scholarship was created in 2018 as part of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.’s commitment to helping aspiring paralegals who require financial assistance achieve their academic and professional dreams. To apply for the scholarship, and for more information, please visit https://buckfirelaw.com/scholarships/paralegal/.(https://buckfirelaw.com/scholarships/paralegal/.To)To (https://buckfirelaw.com/scholarships/paralegal/.To)be considered for the scholarship, the student must be enrolled in any paralegal education program for the 2024 spring, summer, winter, or fall semester of classes. The scholarship will award $1,000 to one student selected by our scholarship selection committee.PARALEGAL SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSApplicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Applicant is a U.S. citizen currently attending a paralegal education program within the United States. 2. Applicant must have completed at least one semester of classes at a paralegal education program. PARALEGAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSTo apply for the Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. 2024 Paralegal Scholarship Program an applicant must submit the following items on or before October 1, 2024: 1. A completed scholarship application form. (Located on our website)(https://buckfirelaw.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c8d4f2595b929a046c2f5c1c&id=b5c346f5bb&e=af3e4db7f6) 2. Student must have completed at least one semester of classes at a paralegal education program.  3. A certified, official copy of paralegal school transcript.  The deadline to apply for the scholarship is October 1, 2024. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at susan@buckfirelaw.com.(mailto:susan@buckfirelaw.com) Very truly yours,  Susan Aumiller, Scholarship DirectorBuckfire & Buckfire, P.C.B(http://P.C.BuckfireLaw.com)uckfireLaw.com (http://P.C.BuckfireLaw.com)

The Michigan Center for Civic Education's High School Mock Trial tournament will take place in February and March! We need help from volunteers like you to support this valuable civic education and legal field pipeline program.   We are seeking dedicated legal and legal adjacent professionals to support all regional events! We need Attorneys, judges, law students and those fluent in the law to serve as presiding and scoring judges. Additional interested volunteers can serve as room supervisors, hospitality, registration, and more!     See this schedule of events (https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tA7oF46OzxPHmiv3I3UlzMf2_5aHdtEN7MyWbs9cKSdfAarL9aVwmGqu59axqPXBqs1lH0ILwX7kzVypuAdtMsV5d82gVow7eJieNudPr6eNDQL5i-DuYNo4z_JERQxa5FX_Di2sWaz75xU2pIW6Qmww97vUM2oawcSTvvfz6_KBhdXgsddiwVS1gFO4oxqPzGKr-HfoS1FK-TkF1f2utz0jp2S0WDYzkG5mSS2wP_I=&c=YRmxQGgL2ntVu6PjzqYgqcWQrKJr1NKZQYWXizLBodgD_q0TWTf55Q==&ch=r53GfiL4er4PxUxPRbdqY6W1EzK8E3MV15NqxtLuGnBlHslCM3De2A==)to select the site nearest (or dearest) to you! Or join us for more than one date!! Here is a tutorial document(https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tA7oF46OzxPHmiv3I3UlzMf2_5aHdtEN7MyWbs9cKSdfAarL9aVwmGqu59axqPXB8SMr1GP1SZYZrSkJj9BeD46bSZztuT5KyCF36NMy1MRpIRT22XDfST7Skzzf1aRxyqobpqpgh77YglqjBVrLjE8bz8PhvWmLSIKACJiyhfLYCRUxmfldhqGzXGT-gD49BMoJIdpaUo6kDTtQDUtQ4g==&c=YRmxQGgL2ntVu6PjzqYgqcWQrKJr1NKZQYWXizLBodgD_q0TWTf55Q==&ch=r53GfiL4er4PxUxPRbdqY6W1EzK8E3MV15NqxtLuGnBlHslCM3De2A==) (https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tA7oF46OzxPHmiv3I3UlzMf2_5aHdtEN7MyWbs9cKSdfAarL9aVwmGqu59axqPXB8SMr1GP1SZYZrSkJj9BeD46bSZztuT5KyCF36NMy1MRpIRT22XDfST7Skzzf1aRxyqobpqpgh77YglqjBVrLjE8bz8PhvWmLSIKACJiyhfLYCRUxmfldhqGzXGT-gD49BMoJIdpaUo6kDTtQDUtQ4g==&c=YRmxQGgL2ntVu6PjzqYgqcWQrKJr1NKZQYWXizLBodgD_q0TWTf55Q==&ch=r53GfiL4er4PxUxPRbdqY6W1EzK8E3MV15NqxtLuGnBlHslCM3De2A==)that will walk you through the process. If you have questions reach out to mocktrial@miciviced.org (mailto:mocktrial@miciviced.org)at anytime.

The Michigan State Bar recently published a list of changes to state rules, including Rule 2.107. A-F are unchanged, however, (G) goes into length about electronic service. Here it is in whole: (G) Notwithstanding any other provision of this rule, until further order of the Court, all service of process except for case initiating must be preformed using electronic means (e-filing where available, email, or fax, where available) to the greatest extent possible. Email transmission does not require agreement by the other party(s) but should otherwise comply as much as possible with the provisions of subsection (C)(4).

Looking to hear from others that have walked the path of paralegal and/or legal assistant. Our very own Teresa Garber, PP, CLP will speak on March 16 from 7-8 p.m. and Wil Antonides will speak on April 13 from 7-8 p.m. See the flyer attached for more information.

Chief Judge Timothy M. Kenny of the Third Circuit Court is convening a meeting to discuss the Court’s ability to manage operations during the pandemic and also identify potential permanent changes that might improve court processes. On September 7, 2021, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., the Detroit Bar Association is inviting its member and all other members of the legal community to attend and provide feedback on the operations of the Civil Division of the Third Circuit Court. This meeting is being convened pursuant to Michigan Court Rules 8.110(3)(c)(i). Third Circuit Court will summarize the discussion and forward proposed recommendations to the State Court Administrative Office. Written comments may also be submitted to the Court at ExecutiveCourtAdministrationOffice@3rdcc.org. This is a complimentary event. Register: https://www.detroitlawyer.org/meeting/

Our goal is to raise $1,000 towards the $4,400 worth of scholarships. We need your help with this effort. Please make a pledge of $25 and take a walk, run, or ride a bike (physical activities are optional). There are three simple steps to help us achieve this goal. *You have a chance to win up to $50. Rules: 1.) Register and make a Pledge of $25. To make payment, see NOM Treasurer, Natacha Valmont. 2.) Between September 1 - September 7, 2021, take a walk, run, or ride a bike. Note: optional 3.) Take photos and post photos to your social media tagging NOM and using the hashtags: #NOMVIRTUALMARATHON #2021AMICUSCURIACE Prizes: First person to register and make a pledge will win $15 gift. First person to finish the race and post their activity will win $50 gift card. *see rules Last person to finish the race and post their activity will win $25 gift card. *see rules https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M8LWKR5

Former CLP/PLS & PPs may apply for amnesty to reinstate their credential(s). To qualify, applicants must demonstrate proof of 75 CLE hours (including 5 hours of Ethics) in the past five years and pay the $150 fee (per credential). Applicants may use the same CLE if reinstating both credentials. Applications will be accepted until mid-October. CLP/PLS application: https://www.nals.org/page/clpplsamnesty PP application: https://www.nals.org/page/ppamnesty Information on qualifying CLE: https://www.nals.org/page/RecertLearnMore This email is going to all members in case you know of someone who is not a current member but is interested in reinstating their credentials. Please reach out to NALS Certifications Manager Natalie Shryock via email (natalie@nals.org) with any questions.

PAYMENT OPTIONS THIS WEBINAR IS JUST $10 PER PERSON. THE OFFERINGS OF NALS OF MICHIGAN LEGAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE SUPPORT OUR ORGANIZATION WHILE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU, OUR MEMBERS, TO LEARN. THANK YOU! THERE ARE 4 WAYS TO MAKE PAYMENT: (1) NEW THIS YEAR ... SEND NALS OF MICHIGAN A CHECK FOR $50.00 AND ENJOY SIX (6) WEBINARS ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR. YOU CHOOSE WHICH 6 WEBINARS TO ATTEND. THERE WILL BE AT LEAST 12 FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE! (A GREAT WAY TO PROVIDE BUILT-IN FLEXIBILITY FOR THOSE LAST-MINUTE-WORK-THROUGH LUNCH DAYS.) (2) NALS OF MI CAN NOW ACCEPT PAYMENTS THROUGH VENMO @NALSOFMI-TREASURER. (3) NALS OF MI NOW HAS A SQUARE. IF YOU PREFER TO USE A CREDIT CARD*, E-MAIL NALS OF MI TREASURER NATACHA VALMONT AT NAT@BARKOWLAW.COM. (4) AS ALWAYS, YOU CAN SEND A CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO NALS OF MICHIGAN TO: BARKOW LAW COMPANY, PLLC, C/O NATACHA VALMONT, 8 E. MAIN STREET, FREMONT, MI 49412.2 PUT THE WEBINAR TITLE AND DATE IN THE MEMO OR NOTE SECTION OF YOUR CHECK. DON’T WORRY ABOUT GETTING THE CHECK TO NATACHA BEFORE THE WEBINAR DATE. LATE CHECKS ARE ACCEPTABLE. *Note: there is a 3.5% charge for the card use you will pay in addition to the $10.00. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF NALS OF MICHIGAN!

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