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Choosing a Major Business Studies Applied Computing Systems & Technology Casino Resort Studies Distribution Courses General Studies Homeland Security Studies Humanities Independent Studies Internships Liberal Arts & Sciences Louisiana Studies Media Arts Paralegal Studies Course Descriptions Bachelor of Arts Associate of Arts Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Minor About the Paralegal Profession TUPA Social Sciences Degrees & Programs: Learn More About the Paralegal Profession There are several major national organizations dedicated to the paralegal or legal assistant profession. The websites of these groups contain helpful information about the profession you are thinking of entering. Visit these sites to learn more about the duties, career opportunities, and ethical and professional responsibility issues relevant to this exciting profession. NOTE: It is important to be aware that paralegals or legal assistants are not lawyers and do not practice law. National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE) American Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegal Assistants (ABA SCOPA) New Orleans Paralegal Association (NOPA) - a member of NFPA Louisiana State Paralegal Association (LSPA) - affiliated with NALA
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