Student Resources – Professional Development & Networking

Professional Development

Ready to boost your legal skills without falling asleep in a textbook? NALA offers a lineup of dynamic webinars and professional development sessions. From legal tech tips to career coaching and certification prep, you can gain insider knowledge from real-world legal pros who have been where you are and know where you are headed.

  • Learn from experts in live or on-demand formats

  • Stay current on legal trends and workplace skills

  • Build your resume and your confidence

  • Ask questions, get answers, and connect with pros

Bonus: Student members get exclusive discounts on all webinars and events — because building your future should not break the bank.

Explore NALA’s educational offerings here.

Networking

Connect. Collaborate. Climb.

Networking is not just for suits at cocktail parties — it is for student paralegals like you!

Whether you are looking for your first internship, a mentor in the field, or just someone who understands your love-hate relationship with legal research, we have the resources to get you connected.

  • NALA Affiliated Associations: Join live and virtual events where you can meet real legal pros (and future coworkers). Some associations offer scholarships for paralegal students. 

  • Student-Only Forums & Groups: Share tips, ask questions, or just vent with fellow students who understand.

  • Career & Networking Events: Take advantage of virtual and in-person opportunities to mingle, learn, and make meaningful connections.

The legal world is all about who you know and what you learn from them. Build your network now, and your future self will thank you.

Explore NALA Commons – your go-to hub for NALA networking!