Joseph Fortunato of Congers, N.Y. Inducted into Legal Studies Honor Society at Quinnipiac University

HAMDEN, CT (10/18/2011)(readMedia)-- Joseph Fortunato of Congers, N.Y. was inducted into Lambda Epsilon Chi, the national honor society founded by the American Association for Paralegal Education, during a ceremony on Oct. 16 at Quinnipiac University.

Lambda Epsilon Chi recognizes students who have demonstrated superior academic performance in a legal studies program offered at an institution that is a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education. Superior academic performance is demonstrated by a cumulative grade point average of 3.6 or higher.

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