Membership Categories
Membership dues are based on a calendar year beginning with your sign up month. Membership status is reviewed by the Board of Directors on a continuing basis. MPA has the following classes of members:
Voting — $85.00 per year 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 — $85.00 per year 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 — $50.00 per year Open ONLY to any individual 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. | Sustaining — $350.00 per year Open to organizations, schools, law firms, companies and advertisers of the MPA who are concerned with the betterment of the Paralegal profession. |
Student and Sustaining members are not entitled to vote or hold office. Apply now.
Member Benefits
The greatest member benefit is the combined force of many paralegals working together to advance their profession. Members of MPA are forward-thinkng and each year discuss changes in the legal profession and how these changes might impact the profession and individual careers. Being involved in these discussions is invigorating and motivating. In addition members enjoy these specific benefits:
Programs: The MPA holds multiple social events to network. There is an Annual Meeting held every October. | Free memberships: A NFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Association) membership. For details click here. | Free Publications: A subscription to the The National Paralegal Reporter, the official quarterly publication of the NFPA. | Job Bank: Job notices are frequently shared with MPA members that are not posted elsewhere. |
Free Continuing Education Opportunities: Access to education seminars, including brown bag lunch and specialty section programs, and co-sponsors seminars with Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. and the MBA. | Pro Bono & Volunteer Opportunities: The MPA provides volunteer opportunities to work in a public interest capacity in private, governmental and community organizations. | MCLE Practice Manual Discount: A 10% discount on the Massachusetts Paralegal Practice Manual published by MCLE. | CLE/MPA Seminar Discounts: A discount is available for all co-sponsors of MPA/MCLE seminars. |