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APC Board Releases New Course for Family Law Paralegals!
Family Law - Dissolution Case Management
Against a background of Constitutional and federal law, state law is the primary law of marriage and divorce in the United States. Basic principles and models of divorce, including alimony, child custody, and property division, remain fairly consistent through all states and territories. Applicable law, rules, procedures, and terminology may vary significantly from state to state and within states from city to city. "Custody" and "alimony" in one court may be "parenting time" and "spousal support" in another. However, from traditional models to modern innovation, through variations in practice and terminology, the basic underlying purpose of this area of practice is to resolve all issues in dissolution of a marriage, in a manner that is efficient and fair to all persons involved.
This course concentrates on practice and procedure in the area of marriage dissolution case management. Modules in the course begin with the legal framework that provides the substantive and procedural structure for marriage and dissolution; legal requirements, obligations, and benefits of a valid marriage; the process of marriage dissolution; issues to be resolved in dissolution cases; information intake, client interviews, and case assessment; preparation and initiation of a dissolution case; discovery in a dissolution case; and resolution of the case, including entry, enforcement, and modification of court orders. Click here to open "Role of the Paralegal" in dissolution case management. This is the basis for this advanced course. This is the third in a series of four advanced courses for Family Law Paralegals. Certified Paralegals who successfully complete this cou  rse will receive an Advanced Paralegal Certification in Family Law-Dissolution Case Management.
For more details, click the APC logo above or visit the advanced courses available in the iStore or Google Play through the Paralegal CLE app.
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 New Practice Tests for the Certified Paralegal Exam Now Available!
Since introduction of the computer based testing for the Certified Paralegal examination, examinees requested the experience of taking the examination. Examinees have also requested more practice tests for the Certified Paralegal examination.
NALA put the two requests together and announces the availability of practice tests for the Certified Paralegal examination on the same testing environment as the Certified Paralegal examination itself.
The practice tests have been developed from the web-based Certified Paralegal review programs on NALA Campus.
If you have taken a NALA Campus course, you will recognize many of the questions.
Features:
* Practice tests may be accessed through https://app.testrac.com/nalap/delivery. The practice tests are delivered on exactly the same platform as the actual Certified Paralegal examination.
* Participants will receive instructive feedback on most questions. The feedback describes why the answer is correct or incorrect. Upon completion of a test, participants will have an opportunity to download the question item feedback.
* Participants also receive feedback describing how they scored on the exam based on the subject category of the question.
* The Judgment & Analytical Ability practice test includes a bonus handout - an assignment and sample memo for self-grading.
* The practice tests are about 1/2 of the entire Certified Paralegal examination.
To Purchase:
* Individual sections: $30 each for Communications, Ethics and Legal Research; $40 each for Substantive Law and Judgment & Analytical Ability.
* Purchase of all five sections: $85 (50% discount if all five sections purchased)
Paralegal Schools: Vouchers are available for quantity purchases. Contact NALA for details.
Upon purchase, a login will be provided. Practice tests may not be downloaded for future reference, nor printed. Printing and reproduction of the test questions is strictly prohibited.
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2014 Candidates for
NALA Board of Directors Announced
Eleven NALA members have declared as candidates for the NALA Board of Directors, 2014-2015. We are thrilled so many NALA members have stepped up to serve as NALA leaders! In 2014, NALA members will be electing members to the Board of Directors from Regions 1, 5, 6, 7, and 9 as well as the NALA First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer  . Complete details relating to each candidate are on the NALA web site under "Members Area/2014 Annual Meeting News" or click here. The candidates will also be announced in the May issue of Facts & Findings. This announcement will include each of the candidate's responses to this year's candidates' question, but will not include additional biographical information. Please visit the web site to learn more about these exceptional NALA members.
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Active members take note!
If you want to vote and cannot attend the 2014 NALA Annual Meeting ...
Voting members who cannot attend the NALA Annual Meeting in Charleston, South Carolina on July 25 may designate other members to cast their votes. To do this, voting members must file a "Designation of Proxy" form with the NALA Secretary that election officials know who will be voting on their behalf.
The designation of proxy form must be filed by June 25, 2014. The form is available online, and a copy of the form was included in a recent issue of Facts & Findings. To reach the online form, click here. A link to the form is also found on the NALA website under Members Area/2014 Annual Meeting News. If you have questions or would like a copy of the printed form, please contact NALA Headquarters. |
LEAP Class of 2015!
Applications Due May 15 ...
NALA's Professional Development Committee is now accepting applications for the LEAP class of 2015. The class members will be announced this summer at the 2014 NALA Annual Meeting of Members, in Charleston, South Carolina. The LEAP curricula is designed to support NALA members who are also serving as leaders of their state and local NALA affiliated organizations by reading the latest in association management and developing skills that support leadership growth. Read more about the LEAP classes on the web at this link.
Remember, LEAP is open to members of NALA who are also Certified Paralegals. There is no cost for participating in this year-long, web-based training, however LEAP class members are expected to attend the NALA Annual Meeting of Members at the end of their year. The 2015 Annual Meeting of NALA will be held July 22-24, 2015 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
LEAP is one of the best bargains around - and a perfect example of your NALA membership dues and affiliated association fees at work for you! |
 Founders & Presidents
Award Nominations
Due April 15
Nomination forms are available from NALA Headquarters or they may be downloaded from the NALA Website at www.nala.org>Members Area>NALA Awards Recognize Excellence. Click here .
The Founders' Award is NALA's highest award recognizing extraordinary contributions that have affected the paralegal profession for a significant period. Click here for the nomination form.
The Presidents' Award is exclusively for NALA members, recognizing achievements in the growth and development of the profession. Recipients must be members for at least two years and have at least five years of experience as a paralegal. Click here for the nomination form.
NALA Affiliated Associations Awards recognize both affiliates and individual members for service and outstanding contributions. These awards include the National Affiliated Associations Achievement Award and the Affiliate Awards for general recognition of resolute service and valuable contributions to the members' affiliated associations. Nominations for affiliate awards are due May 1. These tributes are a meaningful function of a professional association to express esteem for members who excel and to inspire excellence in others. Click here for the nomination packet.
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And... Remember
Make A Difference Award
is always available!
Members are working every day to support their associations, continue their education, help students, and mentor those who wish to know more know about the paralegal profession. In addition, members individually and through their association are helping in their communities through volunteering in law-related community programs, and other non-profit community support programs. The Board of Directors has found a way to recognize members in their everyday activities, and has brought back the popular Member Making a Difference Awards!
Making a Difference honorees are recognized throughout the year in Facts & Findings and through other communications programs of NALA, including the web site and newsletter. Each year at the NALA Annual Meeting, honorees present are recognized as a group for their inspiring and selfless contributions.
Click here to open the Making a Difference nomination form. All NALA members or NALA affiliated associations are eligible for this award, and any individual or association may submit a nomination form. |
Paralegal CLE now available for your iPad and Android Device!
Paralegal CLE by NALA is now available in the Apple Store and GooglePlay for your mobile devices!
Through this app, you may purchase or access previously purchased NALA Campus Self-Study programs and Advanced Paralegal Certification courses.
Today, there are 34 self-study programs offered by NALA through these web-based educational programs. These include:
* 7 Certified Paralegal examination prep courses
* 3 general education courses
* 24 Advanced Paralegal Certification courses
CLE Credit is available for completion of web-based programs, on the basis of 10 hours for the general review and CP Exam prep courses, 20 hours for completion of multiple module APC courses, and 10 hours for the one-module APC PI Specialty courses. Check the courses for more info.
NALA Campus Self-Study courses and the Advanced Paralegal Certification courses are on the internet at www.nala.org>Continuing Legal Education>Online Education. Click below for access to the apps for your mobile devices:
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Frames are offered in various sizes and prices, and include matting.
Click on the image for further details or click here. You may also call Church Hill Classics at 1-800-477-9905.
Church Hill Classics is located in Monroe, Connecticut.
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