Emeritus Membership Criteria

An Emeritus Member is an individual who, at one time, was an ACTIVE member of the Paralegal Division but is no longer working as a paralegal.  Emeritus status is only available to a current Active member of the Paralegal Division.

1.  As a current Active member of the Paralegal Division, you may be eligible for the Emeritus membership status if you are no longer working as a paralegal.

2.  Upon expiration of the membership year, a current Active member of the Division who is no longer employed as a paralegal and who has retired from the profession, moved out of state, taken a leave of absence, or changed careers may renew as an Emeritus member thereafter.  Mandatory CLE is not required.

3. An Emeritus member shall have all of the privileges and prerogatives of an Active member, except that an Emeritus member may not vote, hold office, or serve as the chair on any committee.

4. An Emeritus member may re-apply for Active membership (if he/she returns to the paralegal profession) at such time that he/she satisfies the criteria for Active membership by completing and submitting the current Active membership application.