Student membership in NePA is FREE to any student currently enrolled and in good standing in a paralegal program at a university, college, junior college or other school pursuing a course of studies as a paralegal. Please refer to NePA Standing Rules, Section 3, (below) for membership qualifications. Please complete this form and submit it for consideration to the NePA Board of Directors.
The following shall qualify for student membership:
- Those individuals who are students in good standing in any university, college, junior college or other school pursuing a course of studies as a paralegal and have completed at least one quarter/semester in a paralegal program; provided, however, that all such schools, curricula and certifications shall be subject to the approval of NePA.
- Each year, student members must reapply for membership in accordance with the current guidelines listed on the NePA website and student application.
- If a student member ceases attending a school or ceases to be enrolled in a paralegal program, or transfers to another program, the student membership may continue until the end of the fiscal year or until such time the student member qualifies for active membership within that fiscal year.
- Student membership may not be renewed if eligible for active membership.
- If a student membership is not renewable at the end of a fiscal year, and such student member does not qualify for active membership, such member may transfer membership to associate membership, provided written request for such transfer is made and the applicable fees paid.
Should you have any questions about Student Membership with NePA, please contact Kris Krupka, NePA's Membership director at kkrupka@bairdholm.com.