The Los Angeles Paralegal Association offers a great value to members! If you are interested in joining, or if you would like to volunteer for a legal specialty section, please let us know!

The Reporter
LAPA's monthly publication, The Reporter, is packed with articles and advertising of local, state and national interest to paralegals. The Reporter provides a calendar of events, continuing legal education programs, and reports on actions of LAPA's Board of Directors.

CAPA Membership
LAPA is a founding member of the California Alliance of Paralegal Associations, which was organized to promote and maintain communications among California's traditional paralegal associations, the State Bar and the California Legislature on matters affecting paralegals and the legal community. CAPA supports and advocates a paralegal "Code of Ethics." In addition to invaluable networking and professional advancement opportunities, CAPA membership also yields specific benefits, including:

RECAP
LAPA members receive CAPA's official quarterly publication which reports issues of statewide importance to paralegals.

CAPA Benefits
LAPA membership also secures access to comprehensive medical, dental and vision care plans designed with the paralegal in mind. Medicare supplements, group and individual plans, and retirement programs also are available.

L.A. Financial Credit Union
Joining LAPA provides access to L.A. Financial Credit Union (www.lafinancial.org). Benefits include checking and savings accounts, holiday and vacation clubs, individual retirement accounts, discounted home and auto loans, a personal credit line, and credit cards. Members also are eligible for group legal services, income tax services and discounts to local amusement parks.

Paralegal Scholarships
LAPA awards scholarships for use toward paralegal education.

Networking Meetings & Legal Education Seminars
Meetings are held in downtown Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys, the Glendale/Burbank/Pasadena area, and the South Bay/Long Beach area.

Legal Specialty Sections
LAPA Specialty Law sections include Bankruptcy, Probate & Estate Planning, Litigation, Corporate/Real Estate/Securities and Entertainment Law. Each offers programs of continuing legal education. CLAE/MCLE credits available.

October Conference
This is the premier event of the year, an all-day educational/networking conference attended by paralegals with expert, high-profile speakers and special dignitaries.

Spring Career Conference
This half-day seminar and networking meeting is aimed at helping paralegals sharpen their resumes and job seeking skills. Experts from multiple legal placement companies offer insight and suggestions on how to advance careers.

Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal (CLA/CP)
Review Courses earning the CLA/CP designation advances paralegal careers, yields tangible benefits, and strengthens the profession. LAPA's CLA/CP review courses offer the knowledge needed to pass the test.

Holiday Benefit Gala
The LAPA Holiday Benefit Gala proceeds go directly to a local charity of LAPA's choosing. This is one of several ways in which LAPA gives back to the community.