TALA is striving to further define its position in the legal community by offering its members education, ethical guidelines local law-related news, social contact and an opportunity for professional growth. Active membership is open to those employed as legal assistants or paralegals, paralegal educators and attorneys.
Associate membership is open to students currently enrolled in a paralegal program.
Under the auspices of NALA, TALA members are required to adhere to NALA's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities. NALA strives to align its values with those of the American Bar Association and holds disciplinary authority over members breaching these regulations. NALA provides continuing education, professional development and certification programs for the career field. TALA chose to affiliate with NALA recognizing that NALA's goals and purposes were sound and representative of its own aspirations. CLA Certification NALA has developed a certification program for those legal assistants wishing to demonstrate their standard of competence.