District-of-Columbia Paralegal Associations and Information

Statewide Paralegal Associations

The National Capital Area Paralegal Association (NCAPA)

Description: The National Capital Area Paralegal Association (NCAPA) is a voluntary, non-profit organization formed in 1974 by paralegals living or working in the District of Columbia, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The association is dedicated to the advancement of the paralegal profession. NCAPA offers a variety of practice area related committees and networks, seminars, employment services, pro bono/volunteer, and leadership opportunities.

Contact:
The National Capital Area Paralegal Association (NCAPA)
P.O. Box 27607
Washington, DC 20038-7607
Telephone: 202-659-0243
Email: membership@ncapa.com
Website: http://www.ncapa.com/mc/page.do?sitePageId=45570&orgId=ncapa

Local Paralegal Associations

Navy Legalmen Association

Description: Navy Legalmen Association is an affiliate of National Federation of Paralegal Association. The objectives and purposes of the Navy Legalman Association are to provide a forum for the exchange of information for its members; to educate its members, lawyers and students as to paralegal uses and roles; to act as a liaison to the paralegal community; and to maintain a high level of professional standards and ethics among its members and within the legal community.

Contact:
Washington Navy Yard,
DC 20374-5066
Telephone: (202) 659-0243
Website: http://navyln.wordpress.com/about/

Paralegal Schools and CLE

Georgetown University

Description: The Georgetown University post-baccalaureate Paralegal Studies Program was established in 1973. The program is designed to contribute to the development of the paralegal profession by offering students quality education, specific skills, and the knowledge needed to be effective paralegals in a highly competitive, professional marketplace. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Certificate of Paralegal Studies. The courses do not provide credit towards a degree. In recognition of successful completion of the program, Georgetown University awards graduates with a Certificate in Paralegal Studies.

Degrees Offered: Certificate Program

Type of Institution: ABA approved

Contact:
Georgetown University
Paralegal Studies Program
Center for Continuing and Professional Education
37th and O Street, NW
Washington, DC 20057
Telephone: 202.687.8466
Fax: 703.812.9324
Website: http://scs.georgetown.edu/paralegal-studies

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