The objectives and purposes of this Association shall be:

1. To establish good fellowship among Association members, NALA, and members of the legal community;
2. To encourage a high order of ethical and professional attainment;
3. To promote the profession of the paralegal; educating the public for the advancement and improvement of the profession; and broadening public understanding of the skills and function of the paralegal;
4. To encourage and foster continuing legal education of members of the Association;
5. To cooperate with local, state and American Bar Associations; and
6. To support and carry out the programs, purposes, aims and goals of NALA.