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
We can all agree that 2020 has been an unprecedented year. While continuing our commitment to education, our main priority at NALA is the health and safety of our conference attendees. For this reason, we have decided to offer our annual conference as a 100% VIRTUAL event! Although we will not be meeting in person, we are thrilled for the creativity that technology affords us. We are fully committed to providing paralegals with the quality education they need while still maintaining social distancing.
Our new 2020 NALA Conference @ Home featuring our digital exhibitors will be hosted by exceptional speakers. We will still have electronic voting for the upcoming Board of Directors election, and now we will gather virtually for all sessions and meetings, including the Annual Membership Meeting and Affiliated Associations Annual Meeting.
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2020 NALA Conference Update with NALA President Jill I. Francisco, ACP  |
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Many of us aren’t used to working from home, but Florida paralegal Debbie Hrytzay has years of experience! Debbie shares remote work tips tailored to the unique needs of paralegals in this Paralegal Voice hosted by Jill Francisco. Listen Now |
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[NALA ELECTION 2020] Meet the Candidates!
If you are an Active type member of NALA, you have the privilege to vote for important issues within the association. This includes voting for who you think is the best candidate to represent your interests on the NALA Board of Directors. Online voting will open on June 17 and close July 8 at 5 p.m. CT. Election results will be announced during the Annual Membership Meeting on July 9. OPEN NALA BOARD POSITIONSOfficer PositionsOfficers to be elected are Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. These officers are elected for one-year terms and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. Director PositionsThree directors will be elected, one from each area (Area 1, Area 2, Area 3). Directors are elected for a two-year term and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. Click here to view the Board Candidate profiles! |
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Check out NALA Commons — YOUR Paralegal Collaborative Community!
Have you checked out your member-only social site NALA Commons? The collaborative site launched only a few weeks ago and has already facilitated engaging conversations about the paralegal field. NALA Commons is an excellent way to talk through questions you may have, share important articles and stories, and simply engage in meaningful conversations about the subjects you are passionate about in the paralegal field.
Thank you for your patience during this time of growth. As always, we are here to answer any questions or concerns you may have. If you haven't logged on yet, why not try it out? Follow these easy steps to begin your NALA Commons journey with us.
To enter NALA Commons:
- Log into your NALA account.
- After logging in, please click on NALA Commons found in the Quick Links section of our homepage.
- Upon entering the NALA Commons site, please read the guidelines and policies. This information can be found as a pinned post on the site’s home page and also within the New Members to NALA Commons group.
- The NALA Commons site offers our members many groups to join and participate in. Click on Groups (left-hand column) and choose the groups you would like to join. Click to Join Group.
- Problems or questions? Please reach out to the NALA Commons Administrator at dyoung@nala.org.
Welcome to NALA Commons! We hope you enjoy your new member benefit.
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Looking for a certain CLE credit type?
You can search for an educational course on the website to find various courses by “CLE credit” type.
- Hover over the Education tab
- Choose the delivery method (i.e., on-demand webinar, self-study)
- Click on the course title
- Scroll down to “CLE Credit:”
- Click link to the right of “CLE Credit:”
This will show a list of all courses that are included in that category (i.e., substantive, ethics).
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Erratum
In: "When Impeachment Comes to Town" in Facts & Findings, Q2 May 2020, page 44. The third paragraph lists 236 Republicans and 197 Democrats in the House of Representatives at the time of the impeachment vote. It should have read that there were 236 Democrats and 197 Republicans. Additionally, the statement that there are only 433 voting members because two seats are vacant referred to the House and not the Senate.
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Updated Certified Paralegal Directory
The NALA website now allows visitors to search for CPs and ACPs by last name, first name, or state. Go to the homepage and click "CP Directory" under the "Quick Links" on the right sidebar.
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Examinees
The April 2020 testing window for the Skills Exam has been extended through May 31, 2020. The PSI testing center network has reopened some locations. Please check their website at www.candidate.psiexams.com for the nearest testing center to you. |
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NALA CP Exam Fundamentals - Third Edition
NALA’s Certified Paralegal Exam Fundamentals book is designed to provide the examinee with 300 pages of content covering all of the topic areas in NALA’s CP Exam. The book is written by attorneys, paralegals, and paralegal educators who share their knowledge and skills with examinees to help them study for the exam.
Book Rates:$99 - Members$119 - Nonmembers |
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"Phenomenal Paralegal" T-Shirt
Dress for success with our super-soft, breathable “Phenomenal Paralegal” T-shirts. This Next Level shirt comes in a heather gray color with the NALA logo printed behind the neck. This comfortable, roomy top is the perfect addition to your wardrobe. Limited quantity available.$18.50 + Shipping |
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Stainless Steel Coffee Tumbler
Stainless steel outer wall with a navy blue PVC outer sleeve with white stitching. Tumbler has double-wall insulation, a stainless-steel lid with slide lock to help prevent spills, and a no-slip bottom. Not microwave or dishwasher safe. $20 + Shipping |
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As a NALA member, you receive exclusive local and national discounts on hundreds of products and services. To access these deals, log into your NALA account and then go to the Affinity Discounts page on our website.
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