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LSSNC is a
bi-level association consisting of Legal Support Staff of North
Carolina, Inc. and local chapters. We are governed by a Code of
Ethics, Bylaws and Standing Rules.
Membership in Legal Support Staff of North Carolina and its local
chapters is open to all legal secretaries, legal assistants,
paralegals, attorneys, students in the legal field or any other
individuals engaged in work of a legal nature.
Legal Support Staff of North Carolina offers several opportunities
throughout the year to obtain CLE credit including its Annual
Meeting and Fall Seminar. CLE credit is offered during both of these
meetings and at other times throughout the year, when available.
Legal Support Staff of North Carolina also provides its members with
the schedules for certification exams and/or offers the opportunity
to take exams for Certified Professional Legal Secretary (PLS),
Accredited Legal Secretary (ALS) or Certified Paralegal Professional
(CPP), which programs are sponsored by NALS. We also offer
information regarding the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA)
accreditation offered by NALA. Legal Support Staff of North Carolina
recognizes the effort and commitment involved with studying for and
taking these exams, and offers CLE credit for participation in study
group classes and taking the examinations.
Legal Support Staff of North Carolina offers a Continuing Legal
Education Award, requiring a minimum of 45 credit/classroom hours in
continuing education courses within a three-year period. The award
recipient is given a certificate that attests to the educational
accomplishment of the member.
Legal Support Staff of North Carolina takes pride in its ongoing
efforts to provide members with educational and networking
opportunities.
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