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Members' Area
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NALA membership is a terrific way to stay in touch with paralegals from throughout the United States. With communications, there is also leadership, and volunteer opportunities. Read more about these programs in this section of the web site.
NALA Membership Newsletters ... Archive issues now available!
The e-newsletter is sent to members' preferred e-mail address, however, many newsletters are blocked by servers because they are considerd spam. It is not a guarantee that all members receive this information. Former issues are available from the link below. Check this often to be sure you are current with NALA news!
This section is sponsored by:
 Click for photo. LEAP Classes 2010 and 2011 honored at the 2010 NALA Convention.
 Use this link to update your membership data, including new address or contact information and to renew your NALA dues.
Communications with fellow members, referring to former issues of Facts & Findings, checking on state ethical opinions and cases are all important ingredients to membership in NALA and your professional life. NALA Net offers each of these references.
Click to request your NALA Net user name and password.
Need some tips on using the NALA Net Conference Center?
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In addition to NALA Net, members may also participate in LEAP, the association's Leadership Enhancement and Preparation program. Introduced in 2007, LEAP is a terrific way for affiliated association members and NALA members to learn more about volunteer leadership and organizations.
The NALA Annual Membership Meeting is the one time that members gather to participate in terrific educational programs, as well as association business meetings.
Each year, NALA publishes an Annual Report, summarizing the association's work for the year, and a snapshot of the association's financial standing. The report is distributed to NALA members at the July Annual Meeting and posted on the NALA web site.
 Click here to read the 2011 Annual Report of NALA.
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News & Upcoming Events |
Real Estate-Principles Released
The NALA Advanced Paralegal Certification Board has released the much anticipated Real Estate Principles course! Real Estate Principles is now available online . . .
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New Advanced Certification Course - Child Custody
A new Advanced Paralegal Certification (APC) course in Family Law – Child Custody, Support and Visitation is now available to paralegals seeking advanced certification in this specialty practice area ...
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Limited Practice Rule for Nonlawyers Approved June 15
June 15, 2012 Washington Supreme Court Order #25700-A-1005
Consistent with GR 25 (the Supreme Court rule establishing the Practice of Law Board), the rule establishes a framework for the licensing and regulation of non-attorneys to engage in discrete activities that currently fall within the definition of the "practice of law" (as defined by GR 24) and which are currently subject to exclusive regulation and oversight by this Court. The rule itself authorizes no one to practice. It simply establishes the regulatory framework for the consideration of proposals to allow non-attorneys to practice.
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Certifying Board Releases Job Analysis Report
The report is used by the Certifying Board to validate and update the Certified Paralegal exam as needed and ensure NALA has current information about the roles and responsibilities of paralegals.
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Need a product or service for your office?
The NALA Vendor Directory is a terrific place to start. This is a list of legal vendors offering a great range of help including deposition services, document services, and investigations. Click the link below...
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LEAP Participants and Class Schedule
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Participants
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Classes of LEAP are comprised of 12-15 paralegals who are formed into three smaller groups, each with its own leader—a role to be rotated throughout the year. To be selected for a LEAP class, members submit an application form to the Professional Development Committee.
There are monthly web-based sessions and telephone conferences from August through April. Instruction will feature lectures, reading and work assignments, and participation—including role playing.
May and June each year are dedicated to projects chosen by participants to demonstrate their grasp of LEAP objectives. The projects will form the basis of group presentations to the NALA members during their meeting in July. Participants are encouraged to be as creative as they like in selecting subjects related to NALA, its programs, and service to members. Topics might range from scrutiny of NALA’s election process, to the study of factors in its national governance model, to career enhancement strategies for paralegals.
2012 Class Announced
- Martha Blackman Hughes, ACP
- Kimberly Brown, ACP
- Tara Deiter, CLA
- Heather De La Torre, CP
- Susan Earl, CP
- Zenda Heafner, CP
- Cynthia Lowther, ACP
- Regina Mantz, ACP
- Cynthia Mascio, ACP
- Tina Medlock, ACP
- Becky Osborn, ACP
- Teresa Phillips, ACP
- Andrea Schultz, CP
- Jacqueline Thurman, CLA
- Gloria Tores, CLA
- April Williams, CP
LEAP Class Schedule 2011-12 (Times listed are CENTRAL Time; all days/times are subject to change)
- September 13 3 PM CENTRAL Time - Orientation
- September 20 Noon CENTRAL - General Discussion of Leadership
- October 4 3 PM CENTRAL Time - Leadership in Action
- October 18 Noon CENTRAL Time - Role of the Board of Directors
- November 8 3 PM CENTRAL Time - Associaton Mission and Objectives
- January 17 3 PM CENTRAL Time - Group Presentations
- January 31 Noon CENTRAL Time - Group Presentations/Discussion
- March 13 Noon CENTRAL - Public Speaking
- April 24 3 PM CENTRAL - Lateral and Parallel Thinking
- May 8 Noon CENTRAL - Group Projects Discussion Wrap Up
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