THE PURPOSE OF OUR ORGANIZATION… 1) To advance legal education within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, by instructing or training individuals for the purpose of improving or developing their capabilities, and by instructing the public on subjects beneficial to the public. 2) To cooperate with organized bar associations in formulating programs for the training, employment, utilization, and regulation of legal assistants. 3) To provide a high order of ethical and professional attainment. 4) To establish good fellowship among association members, NALA, and members of the legal community. 5) To support and carry out the programs, purposes, aims and goals of the NALA.