By tapping into NALP’s resources, getting involved, and staying connected, members can transform everyday interactions into a vibrant professional network. The result is a stronger sense of community, richer collaboration, and connections that support growth at every stage of a legal career.
Find information on how to become a member of NALP, the National Association for Law Placement
Connecting with a mentor and other NALPers is important to stay up to date on current trends. Additionally, you do not have to reinvent the wheel on programming, advice, or guidance, as another NALPer has likely experienced your concern. Participating in NALP has been an investment in ourselves and our professional growth.
NALP President Alison Ashe-Card writes about the Year of the Fire Horse that embodies boldness and resilience. This symbolism is particularly relevant as both the legal industry and the association are navigating rapid change – technological shifts, evolving expectations of leadership, evolving recruitment pathways, and ongoing conversations about inclusion and belonging.
This review of Manar Morales new book, "The Flexibility Paradigm" finds offering location and schedule flexibility means employers can have access to the entire potential employee pool, rather than losing over half who won’t consider working a traditional in-person full-time schedule. But implementing a flexible work environment means more than just writing a policy. To yield productive and profitable results, flexible workers need support, training, and to be treated as valued members of the team, regardless of their work arrangements.
What does it mean to be a NALP member in 2025? To answer that question, NALP’s Member Value Assessment Task Force undertook a project that asked members to look inward—identifying their core personal and professional values and outward—reflecting on how those values intersect with their career, the community and the work of NALP. What we found was both affirming and eye-opening.
