SBPA Membership
Membership in the Santa Barbara Paralegal Association is open to individuals promoting and supporting the legal industry.
Members
ACTIVE Members: Paralegals and legal secretaries who are currently compliant with Business & Professions Code section 6450
ASSOCIATE Members: Attorneys and other members of the legal community who endorse the paralegal profession
STUDENT Members: Students currently enrolled in a Paralegal Education Program
SUSTAINING Members: Individuals who or business entities that endorse the paralegal concept and are interested in supporting the goals of the SBPA
Membership Benefits
Up to $75 worth of savings!
Free quarterly MCLE noon events
Opportunities for networking, continuing education programs, employment and personal professional growth
Local job and employment announcements
Professional enrichment to advance your career
Updates on news, laws and educational requirement
Member Mixers
Membership
$75
Active (voting)
All currently practicing paralegals and legal assistants who comply with California Business and Professions Code Section 6450 provisions and who so certify to SBPA.
$25
Student (non-voting)
Persons presently enrolled and participating in a paralegal certificate or degree program which meets the requirements of California Business and Professions Code Section 6450.
$75
Associate (non-voting)
Legal assistants and paralegals who currently are non-compliant with California Business and Professions Code Section 6450, members of a bar association, legal educators, legal secretaries, other legal staff and law school students who support or are involved in the promotion of the paralegal / legal assistant profession.
$130
Sustaining (non-voting)
Any person or business entity endorsing the paralegal concept and supporting the goals of the Santa Barbara Paralegal Association.