NATIONAL CAPITAL

AREA PARALEGAL

ASSOCIATION

Celebrating 50

Years of NCAPA!

NCAPA is a voluntary, non-profit organization formed in 1974 by paralegals living or working in the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland, and northern Virginia dedicated to the advancement of the paralegal profession. Learn More About NCAPA.

What's New?

NCAPA's 2026 theme "Elevated Purpose, Renewed Passion" Reconnecting Members to Their Why While Advancing Their Skills and Careers.

NCAPA enters 2026 with a renewed commitment to professional growth and community engagement. This year's theme "Elevated Purpose, Renewed Passion" - reflects NCAPA's dedication to empowering paralegals to rediscover their motivation, strengthen their skills, and elevate the standards of the profession.
Rooted in excellence, service and advocacy, NCAPA continues to inspire its members to lead with purpose, pursue ongoing education, and make meaningful contributions within the legal community.

NCAPA needs you! If you are interested in getting involved, we encourage you to visit the Getting Involved page for more information or the Contact NCAPA page and send an email to the appropriate address.

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CELEBRATE PARALEGAL WEEK 2026 WITH NCAPA!
October 5–9, 2026

Paralegal Week is almost here, and NCAPA is ready to celebrate YOU!

Join us October 5–7 for three exciting NCAPA-hosted activities featuring professional development, networking, and fun:

Monday, October 5 | Virtual Kick-Off Webinar (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EST)
Steady Under Pressure: A Practical Toolkit for Legal Support Professionals
Presented by Dr. Chanel M. Bradden
Learn practical tools for psychological safety, managing high-pressure environments, navigating workplace dynamics, and communicating with confidence.
REGISTER NOW

Tuesday, October 6 | In-Person Lunch N’ Learn (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST)
Delaware 101: Entity Formation
Presented by Cathryne Velazquez, Incorporating Services, Ltd.
Explore Delaware entity formation, registered agent responsibilities, and key differences between Delaware LLCs and General Corporations.
REGISTER NOW

Wednesday, October 7 | In-Person Networking at Topgolf, Germantown (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST)
Connect with fellow NCAPA members and legal professionals for networking and fellowship.
REGISTER NOW

Additional Opportunities:
NCAPA is also supporting the Virginia Alliance of Paralegal Associations (VAPA) 15th Biennial Education Conference, taking place throughout the week.

NCAPA-hosted activities are FREE for members (with nominal fees for non-members). Space is limited, so please register early.

REGISTER TODAY & VIEW ALL ACTIVITIES: https://www.ncapa.com/content.aspx?page_id=4001&club_id=293273&action=cira

As a member benefit, access the most recent issue of OnPoint by logging into the Member Login Section and clicking on the Documents tab. An archive of past issues is also available.

Click 2026 Summer-Fall OnPoint Magazine to retrieve your copy and catch up on those trending topics.

LAST CALL!! 2026 NCAPA PACE® & PCCE™ Scholarship
September 25, 2026 is the deadline for the applications for the PCCE™ Scholarship and the Andrea Lupanze, RP PACE® Memorial Scholarship Awards offered by NCAPA.

Click here for the PCCE application and here for the PACE application.

For more information about these scholarships, click here.

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NCAPA members can access discounted Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs from NFPA.

For upcoming CLE events and on-demand webinars, please visit NFPA at the following links:
https://www.paralegals.org/page/continuing-legal-education
On-demand webinars:
https://www.paralegals.org/page/recorded-webinars

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HKM Employment Attorneys LLP, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to support local students pursuing careers in law, paralegal studies, or related fields.

Here’s the key info:

Award: $1,000
Open to students in a pre-law, paralegal, or J.D. program
Must be enrolled at a campus within 60 miles of Arlington, VA
3.0 GPA or higher
Application deadline: October 15, 2026
Essay prompt: “How I will use my legal education to serve my community.”

Here’s the link with full details and the submission form: https://hkm.com/arlington/

The Clock is Ticking!!! NCAPA needs YOU! Nomination deadline is around the corner. Positions are now open for the 2027 National Capital Area Paralegal Association Board of Directors and Officer roles (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer).

If you are a member in good standing, we encourage you to step up and help steer the future of our Association. Board members play a vital role in organizing educational programs, managing operations and budgets, planning networking events, and advancing professional development within our legal community.
Key Details:
- Open Roles: Board Director, President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer
- Nomination Deadline: September 30, 2026
- Eligibility: Any member in good standing (a member over a year and no outstanding dues/fees)

- Respond with your nomination to: president@ncapa.com

Elections will take place at the Virtual Annual Meeting of the Members and Awards Ceremony in November 2026.

Board of Directors (Two-Year Term) (All Positions Open)

Officers (One-Year Term)

President

Eligibility: The President must have served one (1) year as a member of the Board to be eligible to serve.

Vice President

Eligibility: The Vice President must have served one (1) year as a member of the Board to be eligible to serve.

Secretary

Eligibility: Voting Members of the Association who have been members of the Association or another association affiliated with the Association for at least one (1) year when nominated are eligible to serve as secretary.

Treasurer

If you are interested in running, nominating a colleague, or learning more about leadership and volunteer opportunities, please click here. We look forward to hearing from you!