Education
Paralegals need to stay up to date on the ever-changing legal field. This is why we provide specialized online education opportunities on a variety of legal topics. Learn from industry experts and expand your knowledge base.
Certification
Earn the only nationally accredited paralegal certification. This gold standard credential is a proud achievement and a career-long commitment.
Membership
What truly sets NALA apart is our vibrant, member-led community of paralegals from across the country. NALA members are change-makers and future shapers. Join a thriving community of thousands of paralegals dedicated to professional growth!
"Facts & Findings"
NALA’s award-winning quarterly magazine, Facts & Findings, is a premier source of information tailored for paralegals. Subscribe today for only $35/year or $50 for two years.
LEAD Program
NALA’s Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) Program is designed for Active type NALA members to enhance their leadership competencies. It offers actionable insights to help you lead. Applications are open from June 8 through July 22.
2024 Annual Report
NALA’s 2024 Annual Report reflects not only a year of strong growth, innovation, and collaboration, but also five decades of unwavering commitment to advancing the paralegal profession. Take a look back at NALA’s operations and progress throughout 2024.
NALA HAPPENINGS
As election laws continue to evolve and public attention on voting procedures grows, poll observers remain an important—and sometimes misunderstood—part of the democratic process. Understanding the history, purpose, and legal […]
Nancy L. Jordahl, ACP, FRP, FCP, has spent years helping shape the paralegal profession through leadership, education, and service. As a member of NALA’s Professional Development Committee (PDC) and ACP® […]
Kristin Kadaj, ACP, brings professional depth and a strong commitment to service to her role on NALA’s Professional Development Committee (PDC). She is the owner of a freelance paralegal business […]
By Krystyl Jenkins, ACP, PHR, CFM The cost of education has always been a concern for those who come from lower-income families. There are many who have not been able […]
Abigail Dahl, ACP, brings corporate leadership experience and a strong commitment to professional standards to her volunteer service with NALA. She serves as Ethics Committee Chair and as a member […]
For more than a decade as a NALA member, Kaila Glaros, ACP, has exemplified what it means to be committed to the paralegal profession. As Chair of the ACP® Special […]
NALA Talks DEI Microlearning Videos
In this episode of NALA Talks, the DEI Committee hosts an insightful panel discussion on the evolving intersection of technology, eDiscovery, and the paralegal profession, featuring leading voices from across […]
Join NALA’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee for a panel discussion on immigration. Committee members, along with NALA President Cheryl Nodarse, ACP, and NALA CEO Vanessa “Vinnie” Finley, MBA, […]
Join NALA’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee as they discuss Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) opportunities and guidelines for student athletes with California sports attorney Jeremy M. Evans, Esq. Explore […]
Explore the proper utilization of paralegals in this panel discussion with NALA’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee. Terri Walters, ACP, Chair of the DEI Committee, is joined by committee […]