Become a Member
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals, Inc. (ALDAP) offers the experienced legal document assistant (LDA) and dual-professional paralegal/LDA a professional association that promotes the highest quality work product, absolute mastery of ethics and consumer protection, and regulatory compliance that is above reproach. Further, membership in ALDAP is only awarded upon successful completion of an exam, so ALDAP members enjoy a credential that distinguishes them from the pack: demonstrated commitment to ethical principles and proven command of the technical aspects of an LDA’s day-to-day practice.
Candidates for membership in ALDAP must be bonded and registered as a legal document assistant (LDA) in accordance with Business & Professions Code §§ 6400, et seq., meet the minimum education and experience required of paralegals (Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 6450, et seq.), pass a brief examination covering both ethics and LDA practice, and be of good moral character. By establishing minimum paralegal education requirements, the association assures consumers that the ALDAP member they entrust with their legal documents is on the cutting edge of new developments in the self-help legal movement, and maintains adequate continuing legal education in both general law and legal ethics.
Student memberships are available to those currently enrolled in an accredited paralegal certificate or degree program.
Member Benefits:
- A quarterly newsletter, The Scrivener (click here for a sample issue)
- Access to ALDAP’s member network and online resources, including the members-only discussion group and The Pleading Vault,
- An opportunity to build professional credibility by aligning themselves with an association that is on the cutting edge of the self-help legal movement
- Web site links to major court decisions and changes affecting the LDA profession
- Educational seminars and workshops providing continuing legal education
- An opportunity to shape future legislation and regulation of the LDA and paralegal professions
Membership Dues:
ALDAP’s membership year runs from May 1 through April 30. New membership applications received between December and April are subject to prorated fees of 50% off.
- Active Members: $50 per year
- Student Members: $25 per year
Membership Application:
- Download the Application for Active Membership (PDF)
- Download the Application for Student Membership (PDF)
Please note that the membership application process can take up to 30 days, for exam and full compliance review to be completed.
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