NALA is the Nation's Leading Professional Association for Paralegals
Equipping paralegals for the challenges of the future through certification, professional development, and advocacy.
-NALA Mission Statement
Ensuring paralegals are known and valued as an integral part of the legal ecosystem.
-NALA Vision Statement
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Call For Conference Speakers! *Deadline Extended*
NALA is looking for speakers for the 2020 Conference & Expo, which will be held in Atlantic City, N.J. We recommend that you submit at least two proposals so that the committee has options when making their selections. Conference proposals are due no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on September 15, 2019 to be considered for the 2020 Conference. Submit your proposal here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact NALA at 918-587-6828.
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Are Your Emails Not Reaching Us?
With the rise of email-based cybersecurity attacks, we have implemented a new spam filtering system to help protect our system from unwanted and malicious emails. In the event that your email does not receive a timely response, your email may have been blocked by our new filter. If you feel this is the case, just give us a call, and we will make sure we get your email on our whitelist so we can keep our communications with you going. Thank you for your patience during implementation of our new security features.
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Upgrade to an Organization Membership
We are pleased to announce our new Organization Membership! This membership allows companies to offer all the benefits of NALA to each of the paralegals on their staff for one flat rate. With several different staff sizing options available, you can select the best fit for your entire organization. Learn more about upgrading to an Organization Membership.
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Keep Your Information Up-to-Date!
Please make sure to update your contact information in your personal NALA Account. This includes your name, preferred email and address, as well as your specialty area of law. This information guarantees that you receive correct and important NALA notices and communications. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at 918-587-6828.
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2019 Conference Recordings Now Available!
The 2019 NALA Conference Recordings are now available as on-demand webinars! You can purchase the recordings as a bundle or individually. The discounted bundle rate includes all 28 conference sessions. Recordings will include all handouts and PowerPoint slides. This is a great opportunity to earn up to 45 hours of CLE credit!
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ACTIVE MEMBER-ONLY BENEFITS!
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Earn CLE for Published Articles!
Certified Paralegals can earn CLE credit if they submit an article for Facts & Findings and it is published. Hours may be awarded for publishing an article of at least 1,000 words in a legal periodical or book on a subject of substantive law or procedure related to the work of paralegals.
CLE will only be granted once the article has been approved by the Facts & Findings Editorial Board. For more information on earning CLE credit, click here.
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The Millennial Effect in the Jury Box
September 18 - 10:00 a.m. CT - CLE Hours: 1.5
This presentation focuses on generational differences and the changing face of our jury pools. With millennials representing a large portion of our jury panels, attorneys and paralegals will be forced to reconsider their communication strategies during trial. Pre-trial jury research is a powerful tool to assist trial teams in better understanding what facts of their case resonate. The presentation will begin with a review of the defining characteristics of each generation with a focus on millennials, to be followed by a discussion of the various types of jury research that can be utilized and strategies for engaging with millennials to make them an advocate in the deliberation room.
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Medical Malpractice Litigation - A Paralegal's Role
September 25 - 11:00 a.m. CT - CLE Hours: 1
Medical malpractice litigation combines all the demands of complex litigation with a wide range of challenging medical issues. This webinar will provide an overview of medical malpractice litigation, from pre-suit through trial, while focusing on the paralegal’s role as part of the medical malpractice team. Attendees will learn strategies for paralegals at each stage of a medical malpractice case, including medical literature research; records collection and analysis; expert research and retention; trial preparation; and trial support.
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REMINDER: What's Happening in Certification?
For Certified Paralegals:
- There is no minimum length requirement for CLE. CLE credit towards the maintenance of the CP credential will be accepted in any time increments.
- As of August 1, 2019, CPs are no longer required to complete a test after reading Facts & Findings articles in order to receive CLE credit. CLE must be submitted within one year of the publication date. No other publications will be considered. Certified paralegals may submit up to two hours of CLE per year, with a maximum of five hours of CLE per each five-year certification period.
- If you are returning from retirement status, a reactivation fee of $125 will be required to reactivate the credential, with the five-year recertification period remaining the same as it was prior to retirement. If the CP is in retired status past the last recertification date, a new recertification period begins on the date of re-employment.
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NEW BENEFIT FOR PARALEGAL STUDENTS
- Paralegal students who are in their last semester or quarter of the program, with proof, will be allowed to apply for the CP exam.
- Paralegal students, with proof, will have a Student application fee of:
- $125 for NALA members
- $150 for non-members
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Unsure about the CP exam appliation process? Check out the CP Exam FAQs. For more details on certification policies, please download the CP Program Handbook from our website.
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WATCH THE FREE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR!
If you are involved in NALA's Certification program, then this free on-demand webinar is for you! Listen to Melody Brewer, ICE Credentialing Specialist and NALA Certification Coordinator, as she discusses the newest updates to the certification program. You'll learn about:
- New qualifications for paralegal students
- Length requirements for CLE credit
- Facts & Findings CLE articles
- And more!
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This ladies zip jacket is the perfect addition to any paralegal wardrobe. The extra stretch (non-fleece) material gives enough room to move around in comfort. The half-zip collar, subtle vertical texture and lightweight material ensure a professional appearance while still providing just the right amount of warmth.
*NEW SIZES NOW IN STOCK!*
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Take your laptop and materials with you on the go. The zippered main compartment features a 15” padded laptop pocket with two additional pockets for storage. The front zippered pocket features a number of pockets and pen slots for easy organizing. ONLY 5 LEFT IN STOCK
$35.00 + S&H
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As a member of NALA, you receive exclusive local and national discounts on hundreds of products and services. To access these deals, login to your NALA account and then go to the Affinity Discounts page.
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