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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 a globally-recognized certification, the national standard for paralegals, available only through our process. This credential is a proud achievement and career-long commitment.
Membership
We are a member-driven association, meaning our members are the key to our success. Their dedication, participation, and enthusiasm within both our community and the field are the reasons we are incredibly successful.
NALA Commons
A networking platform that offers a space for insightful discussions, collaborative opportunities, and resources to help those in the legal field enhance their skills, share knowledge, and stay informed.
LEAD: NALA Leadership Program
Unlock your leadership potential with the Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) Program! NALA Active type members can apply to join the 2025-2026 LEAD cohort. The deadline is July 12.
National Paralegal Day Celebration
Join the party on August 6, 2025, at Guthrie Green in Tulsa, OK. Stop by for food trucks, vendors, and giveaways at this festive event commemorating the second annual National Paralegal Day.
NALA HAPPENINGS
Kendal M. Cantrell, ACP, brings decades of experience, passion, and purpose to every role she fulfills. She has been a member of NALA’s Continuing Education Council (CEC) since 2023, where […]
June is a great time to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion with various heritage holidays and awareness observances. Here are some notable ones: Loving Day (June 12) International Day for […]
If you are looking for a job, you have likely encountered obstacles. Whether you are new to the job market or searching for a different position, you are not alone […]
Caroline C. Wilkerson, ACP, FRP, is a passionate paralegal whose commitment to excellence and heart for service have left a lasting impact on the NALA community. Caroline serves on NALA’s Professional […]
April 2025 This article was originally printed in the UCLA Law Review in 2022. To view it on UCLA Law Review’s website, click here. To view it as a PDF, click […]
NALA Volunteer Spotlight – April 2025 Nita Serrano, ACP Nita Serrano, ACP, is a dedicated senior litigation paralegal, passionate leader, and enthusiastic volunteer whose energy and warmth have made a […]
NALA Talks DEI Microlearning Videos
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 […]
NALA Talks DEI Microlearning Episode 3: LGBTQIA+ Allyship in Legal Settings with Siobhan Boyd-Nelson
Lean into the complexities of LGBTQIA+ challenges within the legal field with Siobhan Boyd-Nelson, JD, from Equality Ohio, alongside NALA’s DEI Chair, Kristine Custodio Suero, ACP, DEI Task Force member, […]
Please join the NALA DEI Committee and its guests as they discuss the work of paralegals in the realm of social justice. You will hear from Lizzy Sailor, Paralegal and […]
Let’s talk Access to Justice: Unpacking the Issue! The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee of NALA is excited to introduce the first installment in their DEI Microlearning video series […]