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Paralegal: Web Resources

Research Assistance for Paralegal Studies

Associations, Organizations, and Statistics

American Alliance of Paralegals The purpose of the American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. is to advance the paralegal profession by focusing on the individual paralegal.

American Arbitration Association The AAA-ICDR Foundation® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization funding projects and proposals that address important needs in the U.S.

The American Bar Association (ABA) Promote the best quality legal education, promote competence, ethical conduct and professionalism, and promote pro bono and public service by the legal profession.

Association of Legal Writing Directors a non-profit professional association with more than 300 members representing 150 law schools.

National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) The NALA is committed to setting, improving, and evolving the professional certification standards by which paralegals demonstrate exceptional knowledge, skills, and integrity.

National Association of Legal Professionals The NALS mission is Engage legal professionals on their terms. Inspire legal professionals to want more. Enhance the careers of legal professionals. Promote legal professionals and the legal support industry.

Websites

Court Listener Court Listener is a free legal research website containing millions of legal opinions from federal and state courts.

The First Amendment Encyclopedia The Free Speech Center is a nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy center dedicated to building understanding of the five freedoms of the First Amendment through education, information and engagement.

Justia Justia provides open and free access to the law, and a platform for the legal community to share their knowledge.

Law Review Commons The Law Review Commons brings together a growing collection of law reviews and legal journals in an easily browsable and searchable format. It contains both current issues and archival content spanning over 100 years.

Law Shelf Legal writing. Our mission is to produce high-quality videos to help students learn about the law and earn college credit.

Law Technology Today Law Technology Today (LTT) is published by the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center.

Legal Information Institute We employ technology to gather, process, and publish public legal information that is accurate and objective.

Oyez a multimedia archive devoted to making the Supreme Court of the United States accessible to everyone.

Supreme Court of Texas The official website of the Supreme Court of Texas.

Supreme Court of the United States The official website of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Texas Constitution and Statutes The Texas Constitution maintained on this website is the official text of the constitution.

Texas Courts The official website for the Texas Judicial Branch.

Texas Paralegal Journal The purpose of the Division shall be to enhance members’ participation in the administration of justice, professional responsibility and public service in cooperation with the State Bar of Texas.

United States Code The United States Code is a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States.

The Elements of Style this classic reference book is a must-have for any student and conscientious writer.

Associations, Organizations, and Statistics cont.

National Federation of Paralegal Associations The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc., promotes a global presence for the paralegal profession and leadership in the legal community.

National Notary Association The NNA is the nation's leading provider of Notary training and educational resources.

Smith County Bar Association  Providing professional development, education and service programs for the legal profession.

Social Sciences Research Network SSRN is devoted to the rapid worldwide dissemination of research and is composed of a number of specialized research networks.

Texas Association of Legal Professionals all-inclusive association for legal support professionals in Texas that provides continuing education and professional development programs for all of its members.

Texas Bar Association The State Bar of Texas is a public corporation and an administrative agency of the judicial department of the Texas government.