Presenter Application

Apply to Present at the 2025 Virtual Spring Conference

The Spring Virtual Conference is dedicated to teaching effectiveness and professional development for paralegal educators. We are seeking dynamic presenters to lead engaging sessions that inspire, inform, and equip faculty to excel in their teaching practices.

Teaching Track Presenters

We welcome newer faculty and adjuncts to grow their skills through a robust lineup of presentations and training sessions. This year, we’re excited to continue offering digital badging opportunities following the success of our Fall Conference. At the Spring Conference, attendees will have the chance to earn a Foundational Teaching Badge by participating in sessions specifically designed to enhance teaching skills for those in the early years of their academic careers.

Topics include:

• How to Add Practical Application to an Elective Course
• Teaching Introduction to Paralegal/Legal Studies
• Assessment 101: Tools and Techniques for Faculty

General Session Presenters

We are also seeking presenters for our general sessions, which are focused on broader topics related to teaching effectiveness and emerging trends in legal education. We invite you to bring the following topics to life:

• Case-Based Learning: Bringing Real-World Scenarios to Life - Strategies for using case studies to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Telltale Signs They Are Learning - Practical methods to assess and recognize student progress and engagement in real time.
• Making the Old Look New Again - Innovative ways to refresh longstanding curriculum or teaching methods.
• Designing Inclusive Classrooms: Strategies for Engaging All Learners - Techniques to create a welcoming and accessible environment for diverse student populations.
• Teaching Legal Ethics in a Changing Landscape - Addressing modern ethical challenges faced by paralegals, including technology and remote work.
• Crafting Dynamic Legal Writing Assignments - Approaches to improve students’ legal writing through clear, engaging, and structured assignments.
• Best Practices for Building Community and Ensuring Accountability in Virtual Classrooms - Proven strategies to foster connection and responsibility in online learning environments.
• Adapting to Changes in the Legal Profession - Preparing students for shifts like AI, remote work, and evolving paralegal roles.
• Ethics and AI in Legal Work: What Educators Need to Know - Exploring the ethical implications of AI tools for legal professionals and how to incorporate them into teaching.