Applications

Click here for printable MPA application (PDF).
Click here for MPA membership renewal form (PDF).

Membership Categories

                                            Membership dues are base on a calendar year beginning with your sign up month. Membership status is reviewed by the Board of Directors on a continuing basis.

                                            Voting -- $75.00 per year -- A Voting Membership is open ONLY to any individual employed as a Paralegal at the time of Application or Renewal. Voting members shall have the right to vote for election of officers and other matters of importance to MPA. Voting Members shall also have the right to hold an elected office.

                                            Associate -- $60.00 per year -- An Associate Membership is open ONLY to any individual who has been employed as a Paralegal, or has graduated from a Paralegal program and is not currently employed, or is not currently employed as a Paralegal at the time of Application or Renewal. An Associate Member shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.

                                            Student -- $40.00 per year -- A Student Membership is open ONLY to any person enrolled in a Paralegal training program,or serving a Paralegal internship at the time of Application or Renewal. Upon graduation, a Student Member shall, at the time of Renewal, renew as an Associate or Voting Member. A Student Member shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.

                                            Sustaining -- $150.00 per year -- A Sustaining Member membership is open to organizations, schools, law firms, companies, and advertisers of the MPA who are concerned with the betterment of the Paralegal profession. A Sustaining Member shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.
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Member Benefits                            Annual Meeting: Hosted each year in October and coupled with a half-day educational seminar. This event is a great opportunity to network and socialize.                            Job Postings    Job postings are frequently posted on the MPA website specifically for members; many of these jobs are not advertised elsewhere. Once posted, we send an email notice to members announcing the new opportunity. Various seminars dealing with employment issues are also hosted throughout the year.                            Publications    The Viewpoint magazine, published quarterly by the MPA, contains articles of interest to the Paralegal community. MPA membership also includes a subscription to The National Paralegal Reporter, the official publication of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, also published quarterly.                            Continuing Education    Throughout the year, the MPA sponsors continuing education seminars, including brown bag lunch and specialty section programs, and co-sponsors seminars with Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. and and the MBA. Paralegal Schools Directory    The MPA monitors the growth and development of paralegal training programs throughout the Commonwealth, and publishes a directory of such programs.                            MCLE/MPA Seminar Discounts: A discount is available for all co-sponsors of MPA/MCLE seminars. MCLE Practice Manual Discount: A 10% discount on the Massachusetts Paralegal Practice Manual published by MCLE. Legal Assistant Today Discount: The regular $52.98 subscription is available for $39.98 to members and it also earns $10.00 for the MPA. Call 1-800-394-2626 and mention Association Priority Code MC2. Pro Bono    The MPA works to provide volunteer opportunities for paralegals to work in a public interest capacity and also seeks to develop volunteer opportunities with governmental and community agencies. Programs: The MPA holds social events throughout the year. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SPECIAL OFFERS: The First American Title Insurance Company is offering a "First Time Home Buyers Discount Program" Click here to view the details (PDF) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NFPA MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED! NFPA membership is automatically included with your membership. Each MPA member receives a multitude of additional benefits with the NFPA. NFPA benefits include: National Paralegal Reporter magazine. Career Opportunities: The "Career Center" is your door to job opportunities and to posting your resume through the Legal Career Center Network at Legal staff at no cost to you. Car Rental Discounts: Special rental rates are offered to members by nationally known providers. Continuing Legal Education: Discounts are provided for various courses offering CLE credits. Corporate Gifts, Flowers, Gourmet Gift Baskets: Members can receive a 10% discount off an array of gift products including gourmet gift baskets, desserts, novelties, fine giftware and flowers. Credit Union Community: America Credit Union is a non-for-profit financial institution owned by its members. Enjoy lower loan rates, high savings yields and a full range of banking services. Dental, Vision, Hearing Aids and Prescription Drugs: Universal Health Systems has partnered with NFPA to offer our members discounts. This is not insurance, but a discount program. Delivery Discounts: NFPA has partnered with DHL to bring NFPA members a full suite of domestic and international shipping services, covering over 220 countries and territories around the globe. Members are also eligible for preferred DHL association member pricing. Hotel Reservations: Members can receive up to 65% off regular hotel rates in certain cities. Take advantage of this benefit to save money for yourself and your employers. Internet Connection: Members can view publications, join list serves, chat groups, conduct research and learn about vendor services. Publications: Members may order certain publications which provide information on current NFPA activities, at a discounted member rate. A subscription to the National Paralegal Reporter is also automatically mailed to members bi monthly. This publication includes articles on career issues and legislative activities. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For a complete list of benefits visit www.paralegals.org. However, the greatest individual member benefit is the combined force of many paralegals working together to advance their profession. Members of NFPA are forward-thinkng and each year discuss the changes in the legal profession, including ethics, exempt v. non-exempt, regulation. This discussion includes how these changes might impact the profession and individual careers. Being involved in these discussions is invigorating and motivating. Check the NFPA Calendar of Events for info regarding MPA sponsored events.