NALP is an association of over 3000 legal career professionals who advise law students, lawyers, law offices, and law schools in North America and beyond.

What brings NALP members together is a common belief in three fundamental things. First, all law students and lawyers should benefit from a fair and ethical hiring process. Second, law students and lawyers are more successful when supported by professional development and legal career professionals. Third, a diverse and inclusive legal profession best serves clients and our communities. That’s why NALP members work together every day to collect and publish accurate legal employment data and information, and champion education and standards for recruiting, professional and career development, and diversity and inclusion. For more than fifty years, NALP has played an essential role in the success of our members and the lawyers and law students they serve.

NALP believes in fairness, facts and the power of a diverse community. We work every day to be the best career services, recruitment, and professional development organization in the world because we want the lawyers and law students we serve to have an ethical recruiting system, employment data they can trust, and expert advisers to guide and support them in every stage of their careers.

The Value of NALP Membership

The Value of NALP Membership (7 minutes)

Ready to elevate your career in law student and/or attorney recruiting, professional development, and/or Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion? This series of short videos explores the wide range of resources and support NALP provides to achieve your professional and organizational goals. Whether you're contemplating membership, seeking renewal, or new to the industry, this short video series is your gateway to understanding the immense value NALP offers. Discover how membership can transform your professional journey through: Education/Professional Development Collaboration/Sharing Information Networking Join us and unlock a world of opportunities that can propel your career to new heights!

Introduction to the Pathways to Leadership

Introduction to the Pathways to Leadership (6 minutes)

Are you an aspiring NALP leader wondering how to become more active? This series of short videos offers an overview of why and how to get involved in NALP. Whether you’re new to NALP and ready to hit the ground running, or you’re a long-time member looking to take your participation to the next level, these short videos provide a map of NALP’s structure and the routes to its leadership positions. Learn about the diverse avenues to NALP leadership, including: Section and/or Interest Group Volunteer Positions Appointed Positions Elected Positions Slated Positions Embrace the opportunity to follow one or more of the pathways to NALP leadership!

Introduction to the Profession

Introduction to the Profession (7 minutes)

Does impacting the lives and careers of others sound like something you are ready to do? This series of short videos describes the types of clients served by legal career professionals and the services they provide to those clients. Whether you’re considering becoming a legal career professional or already are one and are considering another role within the profession, these short videos outline the responsibilities, skills, and impacts of roles in this profession Learn about how legal career professionals impact their clients, in roles including: Career Services Legal Recruiter PD Professional DEI Professional Take the leap and explore what these client service adventures these careers have to offer!

Ready to Join?

Learn more about member benefits and how to join here.