National Paralegal Day 2026
National Paralegal Day was on Tuesday, the 3rd of November.
National Paralegal Day is all about celebrating the important role of paralegals within the English and Welsh legal system.
National Paralegal Day is a celebration of paralegals and the important role they play within the legal sector and beyond. The celebrations include the Paralegal Achievement Awards, given to the highest achieving Learner for each of NALP’s Ofqual accredited qualifications. This is in recognition of the effort and enthusiasm these paralegals put into their studies and furthering the professionalism of the sector.
National Paralegal Day showcases why our Learners are Proud to be Paralegals – and why all paralegals, aspiring, new to the profession, or with decades of experience behind them, should be proud of the contribution they make.
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The 2026 NALP Paralegal Achievement Awards
These awards will be given to the person who achieved the highest score for each qualification:
Legacy Qualifications
Current Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma for Paralegal Technicians
Gabriella Rosie Bowman-Gauci
A Law Training Centre learner
Level 4 Diploma for Associate Paralegals
Joanna Kelly
An NPC learner
Level 7 Diploma in Paralegal Practice
Kitty Biddle
A Law Training Centre learner
“Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s NALP Paralegal Achievement Awards. We’re proud to support National Paralegal Day, celebrating the vital contribution of paralegals and our shared commitment with NALP to creating recognition, opportunity and pathways for career progression.” said Rob Dudley, Head of Employability & Engagement, BARBRI.
“It is a privilege to recognise the achievements of this year’s award winners. Their success is the result of hard work, determination and a genuine commitment to excellence. I would also like to acknowledge the outstanding Centres that have helped nurture and develop this talent. The paralegal profession continues to grow in importance, helping individuals, businesses and communities access the legal support they need. These winners are a credit to both the profession and their Centres. I am confident they will go on to make a significant contribution to the legal sector. I am sure they are all very proud to be a paralegal.” said NALP CEO, Chantal Cooke.
