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Voting Membership
- $75.00 (USD)
Subscription period: 1 year
No automatically recurring payments
A VOTING MEMBER is a paralegal who meets the definition of California Business & Professions Code Section 6450 et seq. and Article III, Section 3 of the Association's bylaws, who resides or is employed in California, and who has worked as a paralegal for at least the six months previous to the date on his/her membership application. Only Voting Members shall be "Members" as defined in Section 5056 of the California Corporations Code. Voting Members have the right to vote on all matters brought before the membership of OCPA, and have the right to hold office within the Association.
As a VOTING MEMBER, I certify that I have read the definition of a Paralegal or Freelance Paralegal as defined by OCPA on this web site and that my job description is included within either definition. **Annual Membership Term is the 12 months following the member's join/payment date**
Associate Membership
- $75.00 (USD)
Subscription period: 1 year
No automatically recurring payments
An ASSOCIATE MEMBER is (1) a paralegal who has not performed paralegal duties within the previous six months, (2) an attorney, or (3) other legal professional who does not meet the qualifications of Voting Membership, but who is interested in and supports the mission, goals and purposes of OCPA and the paralegal profession. An Associate Member does not have voting privileges and may not hold office within the Association. An Associate Member is entitled to serve on any Association Committee and is entitled to all other benefits of the Association. The board of directors reserves the right to deny Associate membership to any individual it deems to be in contradiction with OCPA's bylaws, policy, mission, goals and purposes. **Annual Membership Term is the 12 months following the member's join/payment date**
Student Membership
- $45.00 (USD)
Subscription period: 1 year
No automatically recurring payments
A STUDENT MEMBER is an individual enrolled in any educational program that will lead to employment as a paralegal as defined by California Business & Professions Code Section 6450. A Student Member may serve on any committee within the Association, or may participate on the board of directors as a student liaison, as appointed by the board of directors. A Student Member is entitled to all other benefits of OCPA but does not have voting privileges and is ineligible to hold any office or position voted upon by the general OCPA membership. A Student Member who does not find paralegal employment within six months of graduation must convert his or her membership to Associate status.
As a STUDENT MEMBER, I further certify that I am currently enrolled in a paralegal training program or receiving training as a paralegal from a law firm, legal department, or other paralegal employer. **Annual Membership Term is the 12 months following the member's join/payment date**
Sustaining Membership
- $180.00 (USD)
Bundle (up to 2 members)
Subscription period: 1 year
No automatically recurring payments
A sustaining member is any person, law firm, association, institution or other entity interested in supporting the goals of the Association but does quality for the Voting or Associate membership. A sustaining member has no voting privileges. Membership runs on an annual basis. **Annual Membership Term is the 12 months following the member's join/payment date**