Membership
Benefits of Membership
From publications and meetings to education and mentoring, IPA membership helps Illinois paralegals stay informed, keep learning and grow their careers.
Since 1972Paving the path for Illinois paralegals
2 a yearSpring & Fall Education Conferences in Chicago
NALAApproved CLE credit offered for each conference session
$0To attend Specialty, Geographic & Committee meetings
What you get
Why Join IPA
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Learn & Earn CLE
Education
Discounted Education Conferences
Members receive discounted rates for IPA’s Education Conferences, held in Chicago each Spring and Fall. Each conference offers a wide variety of topics and specialties, with Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit hours approved by NALA – The Paralegal Association for every session.
9–25+sessions offered at each conference
NALAapproved CLE credit hours for each session
Memberdiscounted rates on conference registration
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Stay Informed
New member benefit
Mobile App
A free mobile app with channels and direct messaging, so you can keep up with IPA and connect with fellow members on the go.
Newsletter
The Lookout
A subscription to The Lookout, IPA’s monthly newsletter, with information on upcoming events and the latest notices for IPA members.
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Magazine
Outlook
A subscription to Outlook, IPA’s magazine, published up to three times per year, featuring substantive articles on issues facing paralegals in an ever-changing legal environment.
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Connect & Grow
Meetings
Specialty, Geographic & Committee Meetings
Attend Specialty, Geographic and Committee meetings throughout the year at no charge. Meetings keep paralegals abreast of changes in the law, technology and the workforce.
View the events calendar →
Find your path
Which Membership Is Right for You?
Six categories for working paralegals, students, retirees, organizations and schools.
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Become an IPA Member
Join online in minutes, or download and print an application.