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Pros and Cons of Paralegal Regulation: Insights from NFPA Conference

Explore the critical discussion on paralegal regulation presented by Tracey L. Young at the NFPA conference. This session delves into the advantages and disadvantages of regulation, including the need for a registration database, certification standards, and licensure. It highlights key issues such as establishing minimum requirements for entry into the profession, ensuring public protection, and the implications for legal service costs. The conversation also addresses common concerns raised by opponents and emphasizes the importance of regulation for the future of the paralegal profession.

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Pros and Cons of Paralegal Regulation: Insights from NFPA Conference

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  1. 2011 Regulation Conference Sponsored by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. Hosted by the Cleveland Association of Paralegals

  2. Regulation Pros and Cons: What to Say to the Naysayers Presented by Tracey L. Young, RP® NFPA® President

  3. Selling Regulation Registration Certification Licensure

  4. Registration Database Monitor CLE and disciplinary actions Identify and distinguish qualified paralegals Registration database not accurate or useful

  5. Certification Recognition Minimum standards Protect public Identify and distinguish qualified paralegals Certification is only as good as the certifying authority

  6. Licensure Protect attorneys and public Attorneys expand work load “Paralegal” work Disciplinary actions Higher costs of legal services

  7. What do opponents say? Attorneys are responsible for paralegals Voluntary programs allow inconsistent standards to remain

  8. Emphasize Pros Establish minimum requirements for entry into the profession Increase access to legal services Envision the future What else?

  9. Response to Cons Some could fall through the cracks Not necessarily higher salaries No guarantee of respect Higher billable rates = higher cost to the public

  10. Regulation: What to Say It is not about money It is not about recognition or respect It is about access to legal services It is about protection for the public It is an evolutionary process

  11. Regulation is future of paralegal profession Professions need to be defined Several variations Paralegals must have input

  12. Questions? Tracey L. Young, RP® President@paralegals.org

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