RasGuides: *School of Justice Studies*: State Regulation of Paralegal Profession & Professional Organizations

Paralegal Regulation by State

NFPA Positions and Issues - Regulation
This page documents non-lawyer and paralegal regulations and state-level certifications throughout the United States.
NFPA Paralegal Regulation by State
Consult this National Federation of Paralegal Association's (NFPL) Paralegal Regulation by State document to learn more about how your state regulates the profession.

Professional Associations

American Association for Paralegal Education
AAfPE is the nation’s largest and continuously operating organization dedicated to promoting quality paralegal education.
Central Florida Paralegal Association
The NALA affiliate for paralegals practicing in central Florida.
Illinois Paralegal Association
Developed to promote the paralegal profession in the state of Illinois, this association also provides continuing education opportunities.
Minnesota Paralegal Association
Non-profit, professional association for paralegals working in the state of Minnesota. Find information about the PACE cerification exam here.
NALA: The Association of Legal Assistants
NALA is the leading professional association for paralegals. Find informaton about NALA certification as well as continuing education and professional development programs for paralegals.
National Federation of Paralegal Associations
Founded in 1974, NFPA is composed of 50 member organizations and has developed a model code of ethics as well as admininsters the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE) certification exam.
Paralegal Association of Wisconsin
The professional association for paralegals working in the state of Wisconsin. Learn about continuing education activities here.
Southwest Florida Paralegal Association
The NALA affliate for paralegals practicing in southwest Florida.

Join Your Local Paralegal Association

State or regional paralegal professional associations provide opportunities to network with professionals in your field and good sources of information about potential internship opportunities and potential employment opportunities. Below are links to associations in the states where Rasmussen University has campuses:

Florida

Illinois

Illinois Paralegal Association

Kansas

Minnesota

Minnesota Paralegal Association

North Dakota

Wisconsin

National Associations

Networking eBooks

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