• Successful completion of the Certified Paralegal/Certified Legal Assistant (CP/CLA) examination administered by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. (“NALA”). Provide copy of current CP/CLA certificate; OR

• Graduation from a currently approved American Bar Association (“ABA”) program of study for paralegals. Provide copy of degree or certificate of completion. See ABA website to confirm if your program of study is currently approved; OR

• Graduation 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. A copy of degree AND a transcript (unofficial is acceptable) showing total hours earned must be submitted with your application; OR

• Graduation from a course of study for paralegals other than those set forth above, plus not less than six (6) months of in-house training as a paralegal. A copy of graduation certificate AND completed Attorney/Employer Attestation must be submitted with your application; OR

• A baccalaureate degree in any field, plus not less than six (6) months of in-house training as a paralegal. A copy of baccalaureate degree AND completed Attorney/Employer Attestation must be submitted with your application; OR

• A minimum of three (3) years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney, including not less than six (6) months of in-house training as a paralegal. Completed Attorney/Employer Attestation for Active Member Application must be submitted with your application; OR

• Two (2) years of in-house training as a paralegal. Completed Attorney/Employer Attestation for Active Member Application must be submitted with your application; OR

• Two (2) years of in-house training by a governmental agency or corporation as a paralegal. A copy of your paralegal training coursework, college degree, or governmental job certificate AND a letter from your employer describing your paralegal related duties must be submitted with your application.

• A student who is pursuing a program of study as a paralegal and taking at least six (6) semester hours or equivalent of law-related courses. Completed School Attestation must be submitted with your application.; OR

• A student who is taking at least three (3) semester hours or equivalent of law-related courses and employed full time in a law related field. Completed School and Employer Attestations must be submitted with your application.

• Student membership is NOT open to any individual who has successfully completed the CP/CLA examination of NALA.

• Attorney; OR

• Educator. Proof must be provided with your application.; OR

• Individual who has graduated or completed a paralegal program but who has not been employed full-time as a paralegal for at
  least 6 months. A copy of certificate or degree showing proof of graduation date must be submitted with your application.; OR

• Legal Assistant who has been employed by an attorney, law firm, or government or corporate entity for at least six (6) months, but
  does not otherwise qualify as an Active or Student Member. A completed Attorney/Employer Attestation for Associate Member Application must be submitted  with your application.

Download printable Associate Member Application.

Download Attorney/Employer Attestation for Associate Member Application.

Emeritus Member - Emeritus membership is open to an individual who is 55 years of age or older or permanently disabled and for at least ten (10) years and within the last twelve (12) years at application date, was an Active member of the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc., but is no longer working as a paralegal.  The qualifications for an Emeritus Member are as follows:

Download printable Emeritas Member Application.