Law and Legal: Associations and Orgs
American
Bar Association (ABA)
Provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information
about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and
initiatives to improve the legal system for the public.
www.abanet.org
American Judges Association (AJA)
Promote and improve the effective administration of justice. Maintain the
status and independence of the judiciary. Provide a forum for the continuing
education of its members and the general public. Exchange of new ideas among
all judges.
www.aja.ncsc.dni.us
National Association of Legal
Assistants (NALA)
Leading professional association for legal assistants and paralegals,
providing continuing education and professional development programs.
www.nala.org
National District Attorneys
Association (NDAA)
The oldest and largest professional organization representing criminal
prosecutors in the world. Its members come from the offices of district
attorneys, state's attorneys, attorneys general and county and city
prosecutors with responsibility for prosecuting criminal violations in every
state and territory of the United States.
www.ndaa.org
American Association for Justice
(AAJ)
Promotes a fair and effective justice system. Support the work of attorneys
in their efforts to ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct
or negligence of others can obtain justice in America’s courtrooms, even
when taking on the most powerful interests.
www.justice.com
United States Department of Justice
(DOJ)
Enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to
the law. Ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic. Provide
federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime. Seek just punishment
for those guilty of unlawful behavior. Ensure fair and impartial
administration of justice for all Americans.
www.usdoj.gov
National Lawyers
Association (NLA)
An organization for attorneys who do not want their bar association taking
stands on issues without their prior approval. NLA follows a policy of
non-involvement in politcal issues.
www.nla.org
National Court
Reporters Association (NCRA)
Premier educational and informational resource. Through interactive
communications, NCRA understands and anticipates the needs of its members
and delivers valued, cost-effective services, and programs to meet those
needs.
www.ncraonline.com
