How Do You Join The National Federation Of Paralegal Associations?
Are you a paralegal, or are you studying to become one? You may want to give some thought to joining the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA). Formed in 1974, NFPA currently has over 60 organizational members and over 15,000 paralegal and student members. It is a member-directed group, organized to enhance ethical standards for the paralegal profession, increase the profession’s visibility, and create and foster new associations and communication pathways dedicated to advancement of the paralegal profession. Paralegals are defined by the NFPA as persons “qualified through education, training or work experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and is customarily, but not exclusively, performed by a lawyer.” Paralegals may be hired as independent contractors or employed by lawyers, law firms, government agencies, or other organizations to perform “substantive le
