Mission & Objectives
MISSION STATEMENT
"The National Association of Licensed Paralegals, which was established in 1987, will re-enforce and constantly increase its position as the leading professional organisation catering for the Career Paralegal not only within the legal profession but also within commerce, industry and the private and public sectors and will strive to ensure the proper recognition of its Members as an integral part of the legal profession by the quality of its qualifications, professional development and the standards of behaviour and its regulatory powers laid down for its Members. It will encourage, promote and develop the role and practice of the Paralegal and represent the best interests of its Members".
The Association's objectives, apart from those shown in its Mission Statement, are:
- to provide for the qualification of its Student Members as Paralegals,
- to provide for the career development of its qualified Members,
- to regulate the Paralegal profession,
- to supervise the system of self-regulation and Licensing of Paralegals,
- to disseminate information on matters of professional interest,
- to represent, promote and express the collective interests of its Members,
- to act as a consultative body on all things concerned with the Paralegal Profession,
- to provide a forum for all matters affecting the interests of its Members,
- to provide opportunities for social contacts amongst Paralegals.