Western Dakota Association of Legal Assistants
WDALA
An association of paralegals & legal assistants
The Western Dakota Association of Legal Assistants (WDALA) is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to serving paralegals and legal assistants across North Dakota. We offer continuing education, networking opportunities, and a platform to promote the standards, ethics, and recognition of the paralegal profession in collaboration with local and national legal communities.
Membership
Join WDALA – Your Professional Network as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant
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the Date!
Spring Seminar
May 1, 2025, at the Sleep Inn & Suites in Minot, ND
Fall Seminar and Annual Meeting
September 16-17, 2025, at the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck, ND
About Us
WDALA was organized in September 1984, in response to a need for educational programs and to encourage paralegals and legal assistants in Western North Dakota to commit themselves to professional development and continuing education through membership in WDALA.
WDALA affiliated with NALA - The Paralegal Association, in June 1985. NALA offers a Certified Paralegal (CP) program for paralegals and legal assistants. Those who successfully complete both sections of the CP Exam (Knowledge Exam and Skills Exam) receive the CP credential. NALA also offers an Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) program. The ACP program is designed to advance a paralegal 's education by learning specific areas of law. An assessment component is part of the curriculum-based program, as well as interactive exercises. Upon successful completion of the ACP program, a CP can earn the ACP credential.
Our Mission
WDALA supports paralegals / legal assistants by sponsoring continuing education programs. WDALA promotes the legal assistant profession by providing literature and arranging for speakers to address various groups. WDALA works with local and state bar associations in promoting understanding and adopting standards for legal assistants.
The Objectives and Purposes of WDALA
1.
To promote continuing legal education for members of the legal profession.
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To promote ethical and professional conduct.
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To promote networking among association members, NALA, and members of the legal community.
4.
To promote NALA.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 371 Bismarck, ND 58502-0371