The number of roles and level of responsibilities will continue to increase. In short, paralegals will become the solution that provides more people with more access to the justice system. Working in concert with attorneys, paralegals will fill the vacuum in the legal world today by deliverying legal services to low and middle-income Americans. The three pillars upon which NFPA and its member associations base their positions are education, ethics, and regulation. Each paralegal should be dedicated to getting the best education possible.
Ethical obligations are a necessity for any profession.
Paralegals must strive to attain the highest ethical standards and set an example for those that follow. NFPA's Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities will continue to provide the general groundwork for paralegal associations to revise and adopt to meet local needs. The position of NFPA and its member associations on regulation clearly reflect the profession's willingness to be accountable for its actions. With PACE, we have set into motion the potential of our profession. We must constantly strive to adhere to our ethical obligations, increase our roles and responsibilities, heighten our level of education, and positively influence others' view of our profession.