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- Education
Continuing legal education is offered at the monthly meetings, through seminars, workshops, and study groups.
- Certification
Receive recognition by earning professional designations offered by NALS, such as:
ALS...the basic certification for legal professionals (Accredited Legal Secretary), for someone with three years or less legal experience and/or has passed an accredited business/legal course, the NALS Legal Training Course, or has one year of general office experience.
PLS...the advanced certifiation for legal professionals (Professional Legal Secretary). Any person who has had three years' experience in the legal field may take the examination. Membership in NALS is not required. A partial waiver of the three-year legal experience requirement may be granted for post-secondary degress, successful completion of the ALS exam, or other certifications. The maximum waiver is one year; or
PP (Professional Paralegal). Any person who has five years' experience performing paralegal/legal assitant duties (a candidate may receive a partial waiver of one year if he or she has a post-secondary degree, other certification, or a paralegal certificate; a candidate with a paralegal degree may receive a two year partial waiver).
- Networking Opportunities
Increase contacts and share ideas with others in the legal profession.
- Publications
Receive publications containing educational articles and news items of itnerest to the legal professional from the national, state, and local associations.
- Career Enhancement
Whether you are a student, just entering the profession, or a seasoned legal professionals, our association provides the means to enhance your performance, professional growth, and success.
- Professional Development
- Leadership Opportunities
To join Dallas ALP, complete one of the applications below. For more information, contact Marcia Lefler, Vice President/Membership Chair, at mlefler@dehay.com.
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Membership
