Membership

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Membership Benefits

Join the Gate City Bar Paralegal Section now!

Being a member in this organization will serve to strengthen our paralegal family as we continue to grow and spread our knowledge throughout the legal community and each other. Membership paves the way to excellent networking opportunities and the sharing of ideas with other like-minded individuals who share a common thread. Here are just a few of the reasons why now is the best time to join:
  1. The GCB Paralegal Mentor Program sponsors a variety of social events to encourage and strengthen the professional relationships. This program will begin in April 2008 but will be accepting applicants throughout the year.

  2. The GCB Paralegal Mentor Program sponsors a variety of social events to encourage and strengthen the professional relationships. This program will begin in April 2008 but will be accepting applicants throughout the year.

  3. First Annual Paralegal Awards Luncheon is designed to recognize and award Atlanta's top paralegals and will be held June 23, 2008. Everyone is encouraged to nominate a deserving paralegal for one of these prestigious awards.

  4. Internship Program for students and entry level paralegals to gain experience. This program is currently being developed.

  5. 1st Annual Advanced Skills Seminar for experienced paralegals will be held August 2, 2008.
  6. 2nd Annual Skills Seminar for the students and entry level paralegals. The 1st Annual Skills Seminar was a huge success and educated over 100 paralegals and students along with providing a variety of networking opportunities.

  7. Yahoo Group Homepage: this is one of the best benefits for students and paralegals that allows us to communicate daily. It is exclusive and for members only. Members gain access to legal information, job listings, internships, databases, events, seminars, meeting minutes and files. Members can ask job related questions about local rules, e-filing, required forms, etc. We share information about upcoming CLEs and other educational programs. There are pictures of events and we also set up questions of the day and create polls to keep members active.

  8. Paralegal Students: the Student Liaison committee has members from all of the local paralegal schools/programs. This committee will be hosting the first Job Fair for paralegals and students in the fall.