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Paralegal Division, State Bar of Texas During the creation of the PD, the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors adopted a stated purpose of the Division, “to enhance legal assistants’ participation in the administration of justice, professional responsibility and public service in cooperation with the State Bar.”

State Bar Adopts New Paralegal Standards Questions continue to be asked about what skills or education a person should possess prior to being hired as a paralegal and what tasks may appropriately be assigned to a paralegal.

Putting Perspective on Paralegal Standards These Standards evolved after many years of work on the part of various committees of both the PD and the State Bar of Texas.

Certificate or Certificated? Having a certificate and being certified are two entirely different things.

Board Certification by Texas Board of Legal Specialization A voluntary designation program for attorneys and paralegals.

CLE after TBLS Board Certification

How to Become a Certified Paralegal Through NALA NALA was created to improve the quality and effectiveness of the delivery of legal services.

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