ABOUT MAP


The Maryland Association of Paralegals (MAP) is comprised of students enrolled in paralegal programs, practicing paralegals and entities interested in supporting the paralegal profession. Our members live and work throughout the State of Maryland. They work in all areas of law, both the private and public sectors, and some are independent contractors or freelance paralegals.

This Association is affiliated with the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (“NFPA"). We work closely with other national, state and local organizations concerned with the paralegal profession whose members include educators, consumers, lawyers, legal administrators, law librarians and others.  Your membership in MAP includes a membership in NFPA.

MAP promotes an ethical and professional image. Members are required to practice in accordance with MAP’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, adopted in 1996, in order to increase the quality and efficiency of legal services, while recognizing our profession’s responsibility to the public, the legal community and our colleagues.

Paralegals perform many different functions, and these functions differ greatly among practice areas. It is essential that each paralegal strive for personal and professional excellence and encourage the professional development of other paralegals as well as those entering the profession. Participation in professional associations intended to advance the quality and standards of the legal profession is of particular importance.

Paralegals should possess integrity, professional skill and dedication to the improvement of the legal system.

MAP provides professional enrichment and continuing educational opportunities to members through speakers at meetings and seminars. Seminars are taught by experienced paralegals, attorneys, judges, law librarians, and others experienced in various fields of law and business.

  • MAP offers information on various pro bono activities in which members may wish to participate.
  • MAP hosts social events to enable members to network.
  • MAP offers scholarships to paralegal students. In this way, we are assisting our future leaders. MAP also offers PACE scholarships to qualified paralegals.
  • MAP's Job Bank serves as a valuable resource to its members seeking employment and to employers seeking to fill paralegal positions. This is a free service to members.

The Board of Directors, Committees, and the general membership all have meetings which members are encouraged to attend, including a cocktail party honoring the Governor-proclaimed Maryland Paralegal Day in May, usually during Law Week. In addition, an Annual Meeting is held in the Fall of each year, with an awards presentation, dinner and either a guest speaker or entertainment.

For more information, please contact us at the telephone number or email address below.

Maryland Association of Paralegals
550 M Ritchie Highway, PMB# 203
Severna Park, MD 21146
Email: Maryland@MDparalegals.org