Louisiana Paralegal Associations and Information
Statewide Paralegal Associations
The Louisiana State Paralegal Association
Description: The Louisiana State Paralegal Association was formed in 1986 as the result of a group of paralegals/legal assistants from Baton Rouge, Monroe and Lake Charles meeting at a celebration for graduates of the LSU Paralegal Studies Program in Baton Rouge.
Contact:
President: Rebecca Maum
Lee & Walsh
628 North Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Telephone: (225) 344-0474
Email: rebecca@leeandwalsh.com
Website: http://www.la-paralegals.org/
Local Paralegal Associations
The New Orleans Paralegal Association (NOPA)
Description: The New Orleans Paralegal Association (NOPA) is a nonprofit Louisiana organization dedicated to the advancement of the paralegal profession in the New Orleans area. Among the benefits of membership are access to a Job bank, networking opportunities with local law firms, an annual continuing education seminar, monthly meetings, and the support of a community of professionals.
Contact:
President: Kathy Williams
Email: kwill10@entergy.com
Website: http://www.neworleansparalegals.org/
Paralegal Schools and CLE
Herzing College
Description: The Legal Studies/Paralegal program prepares students with the skills and academic knowledge necessary for a career as a legal assistant/paralegal working under the supervision of a licensed attorney. The Nurse Paralegal program prepares experienced RNs and LPNs with the skills and academic knowledge necessary for a career as a nurse paralegal working under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
Type of Institution: Proprietary, 2 yr, 4 yr, ABA Approved.
Degrees Offered & Conditions: Associate of Science in Legal Studies, Diploma in Nurse Paralegal. Minimum length of time to complete program: 5 semesters, 20 months, for Associate degree; 2 semesters, 8 months, for Diploma.
Internships: Elective
Contact:
Director: Jochen W. Kranz, Academic Dean
2400 Veterans Blvd., Suite 400
Kenner, LA 70062
Telephone: 504.733.0074
Fax: 504.733.0020
Email: jkranz@nor.herzing.edu
Website: https://nor.herzing.edu
Louisiana State University
Description: LSU Paralegal Studies Program has been approved by the ABA since August 1993. The program offers a noncredit certificate for individuals seeking careers as paralegals. A bachelor’s degree is recommended for admittance to the program, but students with 45 hours of college credit are eligible for admission. The program features mostly evening classes. Attorneys, judges, and practicing paralegals teach the courses. Paralegal students enjoy the following student services: student health center, residential housing, group health insurance, student recreational facility, use of the LSU law library and use of the LSU Middleton library. An Advisory committee of dedicated paralegals, lawyers and other interested people guide the program.
Type of Institution: Public, ABA Approved
Degrees Offered & Conditions: Noncredit certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: 1 year (two semesters)
Internships: Mandatory
Contact:
Director: Charlotte G. DesHotels
177 Pleasant Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Telephone: 225.578.6760
Fax: 225.578.6761
Email: cdeshotels@doce.lsu.edu
Website: www.doce.lsu.edu
Tulane University
Description: Approved by the ABA since 1981, Tulane University College’s Paralegal Studies Program offers two and four-year degrees in Paralegal Studies, as well as a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate. The program provides free job placement and an active alumni/student association.
Type of Institution: Private, 4 yr, ABA approved
Degrees Offered & Conditions: Bachelor of Arts, Associate in Arts, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate.
Minimum length of time to complete program: 1 yr. for post-bacc.
Internships: Mandatory
Contact:
Director: Sallie E. Davis
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans LA 70118
Telephone: 504.865.5555
Fax: 504.733.7947
Email: sdavis3@tulane.edu
Website: www.uc.tulane.edu
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