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Montana Legislature Passes Paralegal Fee Bill

Signed by the governor on May 5, the bill provides that in any case or proceeding in which attorney fees are awarded to the prevailing party, the court may, as a component of the attorney fees, include reasonable fees of a paralegal."

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APC Trademarks Course Launched!

IP Paralegals take heart! The APC Board has announced the addition of a new Advanced Paralegal Certification course on Trademarks!

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NALA Launches NEW web site!

Welcome to the new website of NALA! The web site includes the volume and variety of information for paralegals nationwide, but is organized a little differently!

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LEAP Applications Due

Tulsa – Applications for the LEAP, class of 2010 are now being accepted. This members only program is designed to provide leadership training for future NALA leaders and leaders of NALA affiliated associations. . .

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Need a product or service for your office?

The NALA Vendor Directory is a terrific place to start. This is a list of legal vendors offering a great range of help including deposition services, document services, and investigations. Click the link below...

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Legal Vendors

There are terrific marketing opportunities for Legal Vendors on this web site and through NALA events and publications. Click the link below to learn more about these opportunities.
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Welcome to NALA

NALA is the nation's leading professional association for paralegals and legal assistants. As a non-profit organization, NALA provides continuing education and professional development programs for paralegals - from novice to experienced professionals.

Browse the web site to learn more about NALA and its services.
The website is organized into seven sections.

About NALAInformation about NALA, its programs and governance.

This is a good place to start if you are seeking a list of current board members, and want to know more about the association's goals.

About ParalegalsInterested in the paralegal career?
This section includes career information, information about paralegal schools, and information about why the paralegal career field started as and remains one of the fastest growing fields.

CertificationProfessional certification is a voluntary process, and a staple of all professions, paralegals included.

Professionals use certification programs to further their career goals and continue to grow in the work place.

NALA's Certified Paralegal program has been meeting needs of paralegals and employers for over 30 years. Learn more about this and the Advanced Paralegal Certification program. Also, if you are already certified, this is your area for information related to your credential.

Continuing EducationContinuing education is vital to all. Education is a lifelong process.

NALA continuing education programs include publications, live seminars and on-line programs. This area describes these programs and includes registration information.

Facts & FindingsFacts & Findings is an integral part of NALA.

Far from the association newsletter format, this quarterly magazine provides up to date educational articles focused on various practice areas of law, and breaking news.

If you are serious about your career, and not already a NALA member, you should subscribe to this journal. A bonus issue of Facts & Findings is published each January.

Affiliated AssociationsState and local paralegal organizations may become a part of NALA.

Together NALA and these organizations work to advance the paralegal field.

Through the affiliation program, NALA provides support to organizations to assist them in reaching their goals. Find out about local organizations in your area by visiting this section.

Members AreaNALA members ARE the organization.

Through volunteering to serve on a committee, participating in association meetings and events, and supporting NALA programs, members guide the association's goals.

This area includes important member announcements, and details about members only programs, including LEAP, the NALA Leadership Enhancement And Preparation program.

34th Annual Convention
July 8-11, 2009
Westin Gaslamp District

Institutes

Mock Trial
Human
Resources

Tracks

Essential Skills
Entertainment Law
Family Law
Hot Topics

Member Presentations

International Transactions
Social Networking

Paralegal Ethics

Inadvertently Disclosed Documents

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Facts & Findings
February 2009
Now in the newstands!
Environmental Law

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This is your one-stop place for a needed form, from a membership application to a form needed to maintain your certification. Click on the link below to visit the forms page.
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Upcoming Deadlines
May 1	-Nominations for Founders Award -Nominations for President's Award (extended) Affiliated Associations: -Nominations for Affiliated Associations Director and Secretary 2009-2010 -Affiliate Awards -National Affiliated Associations Achievement Award
May 15	Applications for July CLA Examination
June 5	Guest room reservations for NALA Convention must be confirmed to access discounted rates
June 10	Designation of Proxy Form Due - use to cast your vote at the annual meeting if you cannot attend
June 15	Affiliated Associations: 2009 Exhibit Form
June24	Affiliated Associations: Designation of Voting Representative
June 30	Affiliated Associations: Quarterly Report Form

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