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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.



 Click for photo. LEAP Classes 2010 and 2011 honored at the 2010 NALA Convention.


 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.


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 2010 Annual Report of NALA.

 

 

News & Upcoming Events
Florida Case Supports Paralegal Fee Awards as Attorney Fees

This opinion, released on June 28, considers an issue of first impression related to the award of paralegal fees in attorney fee awards.

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Details about CP Exam Computer Based Testing Announced!

Beginning in September 2010, the Certified Paralegal exam will be offered via computer based testing to testing centers throughout the United States. NALA will be using the 200+ ACT testing center network of colleges and universities, and additional sites may be established in schools without ACT testing centers . . .

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Special Membership Program for Employers

NALA has announced a program of offering discounts off annual membership dues to employers with multiple NALA members. Details may be found on the web site under "About NALA & Join" ...

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LEAP Class of 2010 Article Released!

As part of NALA’s LEAP program, the 2010 class was assigned to write an article on “Leadership” for publication on the NALA Web Site. Read on to learn more and access the article

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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

Participants


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.

2011 Class Announced

  • Elle Chaseton, ACP
  • Julie Craft, ACP
  • Julianna Hallsted, ACP
  • Stephanie Hunter, CLA
  • Nancy Jordahl, CP, FCP, FRP
  • Carla Larson, ACP
  • Christine Lillo, CLAS
  • Jane McKinnon, CP
  • Sarah O'Neal, ACP
  • Candace Russell, CP, NCCP
  • Jacqueline Thurman, CP
  • Dana Vaughn, ACP

LEAP Class Schedule


The 2010 - 2011 LEAP Class Schedule will be announced soon!