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Paralegal Profession
What do paralegals do?  Where do they work and where do they get their education? This page links to:
  • What is a Legal Assistant? A description of the paralegal profession, including education requirements.  Includes a link to 
    • Statement of Academic Quality. For information about paralegal educational programs.
  • Certification. A description of the Certified Legal Assistant credentialing program. Includes a link to:
    • Article:  Impact of the Certified Legal Assistant Program
    • Article - Use of Professional Credentials - U.S. Supreme Court decision in Peel.
  • Professional Standards. What professional standards govern paralegal activity?  This includes the NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and a link to:
    • NALA Model Standards and Guidelines for Utilization of Legal Assistants.
  • Corporate Human Resource Guide for Utilization of Legal Assistants. 
  • 2002 NALA Utilization and Compensation Survey Report - results of the bi-annual utilization and compensation of paralegals.


 

 

Association Information.  From this page, access the latest information about NALA, NALA membership and the NALA Affiliated Associations Program.  This page includes links to:
  • Membership - Benefits of NALA Membership and Affiliated Associations
  • Affiliated Associations Info - Information about this program, a list of NALA affiliated associations, and a link to important information for affiliated associations.
  • Notices and News for NALA Members
  • On-line Forms.  Links to the following:
    • NALA Membership Application Form
    • Membership Record Update Form
    • Guest Register - Supplies Order Form
    • Certificate of Attendance Form
    • FACTS & FINDINGS Subscription Order Form
    • Publications Order Form
    • Advertising info and insertion order for FACTS & FINDINGS
    • Exhibitor Information - 2002 meeting
    • Nomination Forms for the 2003 Founder's Award and 2003 President's Award
    • CLA Examination Application Form
    • CLA Retake Application Form
    • CLA Specialty Application Form
    • CLA Rules and Procedures
    • CLA Testing Center Locations
    • CLA-California Advanced Specialist Application Form
    • Affiliate forms

 

 

Educational Programs. Find out about upcoming NALA seminars and published material, including seminars offered on-line.  This page includes links to: 
  • Upcoming Events - this page includes a calendar of NALA activities and upcoming deadlines. 
  • Publications - this page includes a link to an on-line order form for NALA books.

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Information & Articles.  The latest articles about the paralegal profession and NALA.  A good page to check for information ranging from association business to recent developments in the field.  This page links to:
  • Association Information
    • NALA Q & A Article
    • NALA Member Notices
    • CLA - Continuing Education Requirements Information
    • FACTS & FINDINGS Editorial Guidelines
    • NALA Net Conference Center Tips
    • Current Press Releases
  • Professional Issues
    • Recent cases and ethical opinions
    • Amicus brief NALA participated in filing in the Oklahoma Supreme Court, November 2001 - screening
    • Current information regarding California Bill 1761 
    • Oklahoma Minimum Standards for Legal Assistants Adopted September 2000
    • Maine Bill -724 - Defining Paralegals and Legal Assistants
    • Definitions of Paralegal/Legal Assistant
    • Administrative Determination of New Jersey Supreme Court re Licensure of Paralegals
    • NALA Statement to New Jersey Supreme Court
    • Issues Related to Licensure
    • Statement of Academic Quality
    • The CLA Program and Guidelines Established by the U.S. Supreme Court in Peel.
    • Impact of the CLA Program.
    • Corporate Human Resource Guide for Utilization of Legal Assistants
    • NALA Model Standards and Guidelines for Utilization of Legal Assistants

 

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Links of Interest.  This page features links to law related sites and to NALA affiliated associations.  Links to web sites of bar association ethics codes and rules of professional conduct are also found on this page.
 

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Directory of Vendors.  Interested in a specific product for your office?  Check out this page for the latest product information from national vendors.
 

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Marketing Opportunities. This page provides information about advertising and marketing opportunities available through NALA.  This includes advertising in FACTS & FINDINGS, and exhibit information for the Annual Meeting!
 

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Guest Register. Your place to request further information or send a message to NALA Headquarters.  This page also includes a form for use in ordering supplies of NALA brochures for association seminars and meetings.
 

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NALA Net. The gateway to NALA Net, includes a link to a page which describes Conference Center login procedures.  A must for first time users! NALA Net is a members-only communications center.
 

Date of Last Update: 05/20/2003