LAPA is dedicated to the development of the paralegal profession. LAPA provides invaluable opportunities for paralegal professional development and networking. LAPA achieves these goals by offering continuing legal educational programs and multiple services for paralegals and members of the legal community throughout the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. LAPA builds communication bridges with other paralegal associations and maintains a mutually beneficial working relationship with local and national bar associations, educational institutions, and hundreds of businesses serving the legal community. LAPA also is an active participant in and advocate of the California Alliance of Paralegal Associations.
Study groups offer the knowledge to pass the test.
General Membership Meetings, Holiday Party - Members voice opinions on the direction of the profession and the association at free annual general membership meetings. The free holiday party and officer installation ceremony is just for fun and making new friends. The Reporter, a Monthly Newsletter - LAPA's monthly publication, The Reporter, is packed with articles and advertising of local, state and national interest to paralegals. The Reporter provides a calendar of events, continuing legal education programs, and reports on actions of LAPA's Board of Directors. CAPA Membership - LAPA is a founding member of the California Alliance of Paralegal Associations , which was organized to promote and maintain communications among California associations, the State Bar and the California Legislature on matters affecting paralegals and the legal community.