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In this issue:
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August 1, 2005 - deadline to register for the PP/PLS/ALS September exam; deadline for 2006-7 NALS board nominations August 25, 2005 - deadline to register for TISC inaugural real estate exam |
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EPCLSA is looking
forward to seeing everyone in El Paso in September! We will be doing Texas
Different and want you to come along for the ride.
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What Types of Certification are Available? The Texas Institute for Specialty Certification offers two specialty exams that are specific to Texas law; the Civil Litigation exam, and the new Real Estate exam. The Real Estate exam will be given for the first time in September 2005. These two exams are administered each year in the spring and fall. The exam outlines can be found at http://www.texasalp.org/specialty.htm. In addition to the two Texas Specialty exams, NALS offers three certification exams. The first is the ALS. This is the basic certification exam for legal professionals. To gain this certification you must pass a four hour, three part exam. The exam is offered the first Saturday in March; the first Saturday in June (for those who have completed the Basic or Advanced NALS Legal Training Course); in July during the regional conferences; the last Saturday in September and the first Saturday in December (for those who have completed the Basic or Advanced NALS Legal Training Course). This is a great certification exam to start with. The PLS is a more advanced certification available to the legal professional. To receive this certification you must pass a one day, four part exam. This exam is offered the first Saturday in March; in conjunction with the regional conferences held in July; and the last Saturday in September. NALS also offers the Professional Paralegal or PP certification. This is a four part, one day exam. This exam is offered the first Saturday in March; in conjunction with the regional conferences held in July; and the last Saturday in September. Texas ALP Certification Committee will be sponsoring a cram session at the Winter Board Meeting in February 2006 in Austin. This cram session will be geared toward the PP certification and PLS certification exams. If you are planning to take either of these exams in March, this would be a great way to get in some last minute studying. The Docket Quiz is now online. Please check the website. Back to Top |
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Your holiday-themed raffle items are needed for “Holiday on the Border” at the Fall Board Meeting in El Paso. Please contact Tina Hurley, PLS, Finance Chair, at 214-999-4524 or by e-mail at thurley@gardere.com if you plan on donating an item for the raffle. |
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Submitted by: Pat Phelps, PLS How do you feel when you see those advertisements on television for special offers ONLY for new subscribers? Does the thought cross your mind, “what do they do for those of us who have been loyal for the long-term?” Perhaps our long-term members get that feeling when we are so busy concentrating on attracting new members that we seem to forget them. These “long-termers” are the very people we look to for chairing committees, running for office, and especially for mentoring our new members. So, let’s think about showing our appreciation for all their hard work and loyalty. Consider talking with a local hotel to provide the space, and a vendor (or two, or more) to provide munchies and beverages. Get some tickets and some items for door prizes—they don’t have to cost much—everyone likes getting something free! Concentrate on having current officers and past presidents mingling and making a point of talking to everyone. Seek their opinions on current activities, things they would like the association to do to attract their attendance, as well as things being done that do not appeal. Set up marketing booths with information on your local chapter, your state, and the national association activities and upcoming events. Bring them in and make them a part of whatever is going on. Everyone likes to feel needed—don’t you? Back to Top
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At the Winter Board Meeting in Laredo last February, the members voted to increase state dues to $15 as of May 1, 2005. Please keep this in mind when you send in your renewal dues to NALS and when you are talking with prospective members. Back to Top
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"A mentor is
someone who sees more talent and
Bob Proctor |
