Central Virginia
Association of Paralegals

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Take the next step in your paralegal career by joining our dynamic and inclusive paralegal association! As a member, you'll gain access to valuable networking opportunities, professional development resources, mentorship, and educational programs designed to support your growth. Whether you're an experienced paralegal or just starting out, our community is here to help you thrive. Join us today and be part of a network that empowers and elevates legal professionals!

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A - Active Member - $50.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Qualifications as Active Member:
1. Any individual who has successfully completed the Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal (CLA/CP) examination of NALA.

2. Any individual who has graduated from an American Bar Association ("ABA") approved program of study for paralegals.

3. Any individual who has graduated from a course of study for paralegals which is institutionally accredited but not ABA approved, and which requires not less than the equivalent of sixty (60) semester hours of classroom study.

4. Any individual who has graduated from a course of study for paralegals other than those set forth in B and C above, plus not less than six (6) months of in- house training as a paralegal, whose attorney-employer attests that such person is qualified as a paralegal.

5. Any individual who has received a baccalaureate degree in any field, plus not less than six (6) months in-house training as a paralegal, whose attorney-employer attests that such person is qualified as a paralegal.

6. Any individual who has a minimum of three (3) years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney, including at least six (6) months of in-house training as a paralegal, whose attorney-employer attests that such person is qualified as a paralegal.

7. Any individual who has a minimum of two (2) years of in-house training as a paralegal, whose attorney-employer attests that such person is qualified as a paralegal.

8. Any individual who qualifies as an Active Member who also has been given Lifetime Member status.

9. Any Provisional Members under section 3.8 (A) of the Bylaws who have completed two (2) years of provisional membership.

10. Payment of annual dues $50.00 **Special for 2025**

B - Student Member - $25.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Qualifications as Student Member.
Any individual who is a student in good standing at any university, college, junior college, or other approved school pursuing a course of studies as a paralegal; provided that all such schools and curricula shall be subject to approval of the Board of Directors of the Association. Such individual may not be actively employed as a paralegal, unless the individual is instead an Active Member.
Payment of annual dues $25.00.

C - Sustaining Member - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Qualifications as Sustaining Member.

1. Those individuals, law firms, corporations, vendors, and other entities who endorse the paralegal concept or are involved in the promotion of the paralegal profession.

2. Payment of annual dues $100.00.

D - Provisional Member - $50.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Qualifications as Provisional Member:

1. Those individuals who do not meet the requirements as an Active Member or Student Member, but are employed as a paralegal, whose attorney-employer attests that such individual is qualified as a paralegal. Provisional Members may apply for Active Membership upon completion of two (2) years of provisional membership.

2. Any individual who has graduated from a course of study for paralegals other than those set forth in section 3.4 of the Bylaws, who is searching for employment as a paralegal.

3. Payment of annual dues $50.00

E – Lifetime Member Subscription period: Unlimited Qualifications as Lifetime Member.

1. Any individual who the Board of Directors has designated as a Lifetime Member. This Member may be either Active status (with voting privileges) or Retired status (with no voting privileges).

F - Associate Member - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Qualifications as Associate Member:

1. Attorneys endorsing the paralegal concept or involved in the promotion of the paralegal profession.

2. Those members of the educational field endorsing the paralegal concept or involved in the promotion of the paralegal profession.

3. Payment of annual dues $100.00.

G – Retired Member - $25.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Qualifications as Retired Members:

1. Any individual who has retired from the paralegal profession and has been employed in the legal field and was a Member of the Association.

2. Payment of annual dues $25.00.

The Central Virginia Association of Paralegals is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. We are proudly affiliated with the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and the Virginia Alliance of Paralegal Associations.

Mailing Address: 517 Floyd Avenue, P.O. Box 7299, Richmond, VA 23221
Email: CVAP@CentralVirginiaParalegals.org

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Central Virginia
Association of Paralegals