This is a REMINDER
 about  our very first
 Paralegal Happy Hour:

"Wind Down Wednesday"

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
from 6:00PM to 10:00PM
at Round One Restaurant

located at:
 Winchester/Kirby Parkway
click here for more info

 


MPA- CLE @ Holiday Inn
University of Memphis
3700 Central Ave.
Lunch & Learn Series
April 16, 2009
  12:00 – 1:30pm

Topic: TBD

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The Memphis Paralegal Association ("MPA") was formed in April of 1982 to promote the paralegal profession in Memphis and surrounding areas; to advance the educational standards of the profession; to educate employers regarding the role of paralegals; and, to conduct seminars, research and handle work relative to the paralegal profession.  As a non-profit organization and member of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations ("NFPA"), MPA is an active participant in the legal community and serves as a communication network for paralegals.

MPA continues to open the door to so many opportunities in advancing educational standards through continuing legal education ("CLE") and networking resources in an effort to assist the members with professional development.  Whether you have a CLA, CP and/or RP certification, MPA has all the tools and resources you need to comply with accreditation requirements and keep you informed on paralegal issues.  MPA also offers study groups for paralegal certification exams and is proud to announce that its national affiliate association, NFPA will soon be adding a paralegal entry-level exam as a tier to the current Paralegal Advance Competency Exam (PACE) for paralegal certification. (PACE offers the Registered Paralegal "RP" designation.)

WHO IS WATCHING OUT FOR YOUR PARALEGAL CAREER?

Do you want to be involved in determining the future of the paralegal profession?  If you do, then MPA is for you!  MPA is connected with a federation of paralegals across the country, that is issues-oriented, policy-driven professionals and cares about the future of the paralegal profession.  Are you?

Whether you have a CLA, CP, RP or any other type of paralegal designation, MPA is your information super highway for paralegal success! 

MPA now brings you weekly news updates and lots and lots of information for your paralegal success.  As a member, you will receive law related news, CLE info and also the following bulletins each week:

MPA News
Announcements from MPA & Important Articles

MPA Job Bank
Job Announcements & Career Development Articles

Paralegals In the News
News Articles Regarding Paralegals & the Profession

Paralegal Position & Issues – Who’s Watching Out for Your Career?
News On Hot Topics Regarding the Paralegal Profession and to Keep Paralegals Alert & Informed

Paralegal Spotlight (Monthly Bulletin)
Spotlight of the Paralegal of the Month

MPA KEEPS THEIR PARALEGALS INFORMED!!!!

The Memphis Paralegal Association (“MPA”) is affiliated with the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (“NFPA”).  Formed in 1974, NFPA was the first national paralegal association.  Created as a non-profit federation, NFPA is an issues-oriented, policy-driven professional association, directed by its membership.  Paralegals join NFPA because they want to be involved in determining the future of the paralegal profession.  Thus, as a member of MPA, you would likewise have a voice in the future of your career.

So what is your position?

Should Paralegals Get Licensing Recognition?

Should Paralegals Be Exempt vs. Non-Exempt?

Is there a Breakdown in Our Equal Access to Justice System?

Should the Paralegal Profession be Regulated?

Should Disbarred/Suspended Attorneys be Eligible for Paralegal Work?

Is the Paralegal Profession Misunderstood?

Are Paralegals Under Utilized?

Should Paralegals be Exempt Professionals vs. Non-Exempt?

Would Outsourcing Paralegal Assignments to Foreign Countries Affect Your Career?

Would Working In A Virtual Law Office Be Beneficial to Your Paralegal Career?

And…..

Any other hot topic that you believe that affects your paralegal career.

You do the talking!!!!!

Visit us at our Memphis Paralegals Yahoo!Group to blog your comments by clicking on the following link:

Whether you are a paralegal and/or paralegal student, have a CLA, CP, RP or any other type of paralegal designation, or seeking employment as a paralegal, you would still have a voice on the issues that affect your career.  So voice your opinion today! You will be glad you did!

MPA is your information super highway
for paralegal success!

The MPA Profiler
Looking for paralegal employment?  Providing blind ads to MPA members from the Paralegal Profiler, a resource tool for both our paralegal members and employers in the legal community.  Remember, other paralegals are our connections!
 

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