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National Federation of Paralegal Associations

Registered Paralegal Certification The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, (“NFPA”) claiming the honor of being the first national paralegal association, was founded in 1974.  The NFPA is a member directed, issues-driven, policy-oriented, non-profit professional association comprised of more than 50 … Continue reading

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Paralegal Professional Organizations

Networking for Paralegals Although paralegals existed in the U.S. well before then, the paralegal career began to develop rapidly during the1960s and continued to expand with increasing speed throughout the 1970s and 1980s as attorneys and law firms began utilizing … Continue reading

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What’s so good about certification?

Certifications provide enhanced credibility and increased value to any professional designation.  Certification typically requires passing an examination based on certain predetermined qualification specifications following completion of certain specified educational requirements sometimes including minimum work experience prior to taking the exam. … Continue reading

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Professional Associations for Paralegals

There are numerous professional associations that expand the paralegal’s credentials and credibility. The largest professional associations include the National Association of Legal Assistants which is also referred to as NALA, the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), and the American … Continue reading

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