New Haven County Association of Paralegals (NHCAP) was organized in 1980. It is a non-profit professional organization for paralegals. Non-voting membership is available to students, institutions and individuals with an interest in the paralegal profession. Presently, NHCAP has over 140 members and our membership continues to grow. It is evident that changing trends in our society have contributed to the increase in complexity of law and regulation and to heightened demand by citizens for participation in a wide spectrum of corporate, governmental, and social activities.

NHCAP is a member of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA). As a member of NHCAP, you are also a member of NFPA. Through membership in NFPA members of NHCAP participate on a national level in developments affecting the paralegal profession. The NHCAP board has two members who serve as representatives to NFPA and attend the NFPA mid-year and annual meetings. The NFPA provides representation to professional organizations addressing legal concerns and paralegal educational and professional issues. NHCAP members receive NFPA’s quarterly magazine, National Paralegal Reporter and NFPA’s quarterly report on policy issues affecting paralegals, Alert.