Welcome to NFPA!
Whether you are a new or returning member, we're delighted to have you with us. There are two ways to join our organization - either through one of our dozens of affiliated local paralegal associations nationwide, or directly as an Individual or Organizational
member.
Join Your Local Member Association
Did you know that over 90% of NFPA's members are also part of a local association?
When you join a local paralegal association that is a part of NFPA,
you automatically become an NFPA member at no extra cost!
Join a Local Association
Please visit a local association's website for information on joining. We have affiliates from states all over the country including an affiliate association for active military!
Are you leading a local association and are interested in your association joining NFPA? Download this brochure to see the benefits your members receive. Contact membership@paralegals.org to inquire further.
Individual Membership
Individual Sustaining: $95
Individuals working as paralegals/legal assistants, or non-attorneys that supervise paralegals
Apply for Individual Sustaining Membership
Associate membership: $95
Individuals previously, but not currently, employed as a paralegal, seeking full-time employment as a paralegal following completion of a paralegal studies program, employed by a company providing services to law firms/corporations not under the supervision of an active/licensed attorney, or Paralegal educators.
Apply for Associate Membership
Individual Student: $50
Individuals currently enrolled in a paralegal program or have graduated from a paralegal program in the last year
Apply for Individual Student Membership
Individual Military: $45
Paralegals currently on active duty in the armed forces no matter where they are stationed. Consider joining the Judge Advocate General's Association for Legal Paraprofessionals (JAGALP) and get a 2 for 1 membership with NFPA!
Apply for Individual Military Membership
For a PDF version of the individual membership application, click here
For a PDF version of the individual membership renewal form, click here.
All Individual Memberships expire on December 31. Those who join between July 1 - September 30 will pay a prorated rate of 50% off the listed price. Membership not available to those currently incarcerated.
Organizational Membership
Organizational Membership: $200
- Libraries, businesses and other organizations who are interested in promoting the paralegal profession are welcome to join NFPA.
- Paralegal groups which are divisions or sections of non-paralegal entities (bar associations, government entities etc.) or located outside of the United States who want to associate with the mission and activities of NFPA.
Apply for Organizational Membership
All Organizational Memberships expire on December 31. Those who join between July 1 - September 30 will pay a prorated rate of 50% off the listed price.
Member Benefits
Membership Benefits include:
- Discounted rates for Paralegal Certification.
- Discounts on NFPA events including the NFPA Annual Convention and annual Joint Conference.
- Digital subscription to the National Paralegal Reporter magazine.
- Discounts on NFPA recorded webinars and CLEs.
- Special rates at a wide variety of businesses.
- Build connections and network with other paralegals.
- Support and contribute to a respected National Voice in the paralegal profession!
Designed as a grassroots organization, NFPA® encourages members from local associations to become involved nationally by serving as a Coordinator, as a Committee member, or as a member of the national Board of Directors.
*While ALL members receive the benefits listed above, only members from our Local Associations may vote and hold office.