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About the Paralegal Profession
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Learn More About the Paralegal Profession

There are several major national organizations dedicated to the paralegal or legal assistant profession. The websites of these groups contain helpful information about the profession you are thinking of entering. Visit these sites to learn more about the duties, career opportunities, and ethical and professional responsibility issues relevant to this exciting profession.

NOTE: It is important to be aware that paralegals or legal assistants are not lawyers and do not practice law.

National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA)

National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)

American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE)

American Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegal Assistants (ABA SCOPA)

New Orleans Paralegal Association (NOPA) - a member of NFPA

Louisiana State Paralegal Association (LSPA) - affiliated with NALA

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