Arkansas Paralegal Associations and Information

Statewide Paralegal Associations

Arkansas Paralegal Association

Description: The Arkansas Paralegal Association’s purpose is to advance the paralegal profession and to promote inclusion and diversity amongst the legal community. It also aims to advance the profession within the state of Arkansas and beyond, provide financial security and education opportunities.

Contact:

Arkansas Paralegal Association
835 Central Avenue,
Suite 424, Hot Springs,
Arkansas 71901
Website: http://www.arkansasparalegal.org/aboutarpa.html

Arkansas Paralegal Alliance, Inc

Description: Arkansas Paralegal Alliance, Inc. (formerly Arkansas Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.) is a professional association of approximately 100 paralegals from around the State of Arkansas. The organization was established in September 1983 as Arkansas Association of Legal Assistants. In May 2008, the name was changed because the term “paralegal” more accurately reflects the substantive nature of its members’ responsibilities in rendering legal services - while under the supervision of an attorney - and clearly distinguishes the paralegal profession from other law office personnel.

The organization is nonsectarian, non-partisan, and nonprofit, and is an affiliate of the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. (NALA). The primary goals and purposes of the Arkansas Paralegal Alliance are: 1)To establish good fellowship among association members, the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc., and members of the legal community including, but not limited to the exchange of experience, opinions and information through discussion, study and publications; 2) To develop, encourage, support and maintain high standards for the conduct and ethics of paralegals; To further educate its members for the advancement and improvement of the legal profession; 3)To cooperate with bar associations, and to encourage the efficient utilization of paralegals by educating attorneys about the proper and appropriate role of a paralegal in a law firm, any business, or corporate environment; 4To encourage the establishment of an American Bar Association approved paralegal training program in the State of Arkansas and; 5)To support and carry out the programs, purposes, aims, and goals of the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.

Contact:

Tina Brower Medlock, ACP
President, Arkansas Paralegal Alliance
Hyden, Miron & Foster, PLLC
200 Louisiana
Little Rock, AR 72201
Telephone: (501) 376-8222
Fax: (501) 376-7047
Email: tina.medlock@hmflaw.net

Website: http://www.arkansasparalegalalliance.org/ContactUs.aspx

Paralegal Schools and CLE

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Description: The Northwest Arkansas Community College Paralegal Program serves the rapidly growing communities of Bentonville, Rogers and Fayetteville. Local employers include the corporate headquarters of Wal-Mart, Tyson’s and J.B. Hunt Trucking. Also included are state, local and national firms, area businesses and governmental agencies. Classes are offered at night, during the day and at off-campus sites. The school offers a full range of student services and has an agreement with the UA law school for paralegal research. In addition, there are articulation agreements with a number of area colleges.

Type of Institution: Public, 2 year, ABA approved

Degrees Offered & Conditions: Associate in Applied Science Degree

Minimum length of time to complete program: 2 years

Internships: Elective

Contact:

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Paralegal Studies Program,
One College Drive, Burns Hall 1441
Bentonville, AR 72712,
Telephone: 479.619.4385
Fax: 479.619.2230
Website: www.nwacc.edu/academics/Paralegal/index.php

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Type of institution: ABA approved.

Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Contact:

Legal Assistant/Paralegal Program
College of Applied Science and Technology
5210 Grand Avenue,
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Telephone: 479.788.7000
Fax: 479.788.7784.
Website: http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Home/Search?scope=1&skin=&words=paralegal+programs

Arkansas Paralegal Blog

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