Membership
When you join Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Association (“MDLPA”) you automatically become a member of Legal Professionals, Incorporated (“LPI”).
Why Join?
- Become one of the approximately 1,300 elite legal professionals in California
- Build a network of knowledge by meeting other legal professionals who share your same profession, who are enthusiastic, busy, knowledgeable, and supportive.
- Continuing education is the main focus of Legal Professionals, Incorporated AND Mt. Diablo LPA
- LPI motto: Excellence through Education
- Expand your personal and professional development and skills through a multitude of educational opportunities offered statewide
- Enjoy discounted educational benefits through the Continuing Education of the Bar
- Become a California Certified Legal Secretary (CCLS®) through a course of study and a comprehensive examination
- Easily maintain your CCLS credits and your MCLE credits through workshops and seminars sponsored by the Continuing Education Council and Legal Specialization Sections of Legal Professionals, Incorporated
- Scholarships are available for further education
- Free subscription to The Legal Professional magazine issued quarterly
- Membership includes access to (1) LPI’s Continuing Legal Education silo which includes live webinars, workshops, and seminars. Memberscan attend these live programs for FREE! (2) LPI University, and (3) LPI Technology Training. Members get great discounts on all educational opportunities.
- The opportunity to attend LPI Conferences 4 times a year (February, May, August, November) at different locations throughout the state
- MDLPA meetings are held quarterly via Zoom (January, April, July, October) with social events throughout the year. At meetings we feature live speakers or prerecorded webinars on various legal topics. MCLE/CCLS credit is offered at most meetings for a nominal fee.
- Our Legal Procedures Chairman will keep you informed of all changes in forms, procedures, and court rules which affect us as legal professionals.
At our meetings, we strive to find speakers to benefit everyone in all types of law. To see a sample of speakers and topics we have had in the past, click here.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
CLICK HERE
Personal Benefits:
CREDIT UNION:
TO SAVE AND BORROW
INSURANCE:
MEDICAL, DENTAL, DISABILITY, LONG-TERM CARE, LIFE, ETC.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
ANNOUNCED PERIODICALLY
FRIENDSHIPS:
BE PART OF AN ASSOCIATION WITH OTHERS WHO
SHARE YOUR INTEREST AND PRIDE IN OUR PROFESSION!
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:
SUMMER SOCIALS, EMPLOYER/MEMBER APPRECIATION
NIGHT, HOLIDAY PARTY,
AND MUCH MORE!
WORKING ADVANTAGE
MEMBERS RECEIVE DISCOUNTS AT THEME
PARKS, RESTAURANTS, ETC.!
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
CLICK HERE
PAYMENT
QUARTERLY MEETINGS
We meet quarterly via Zoom. Check our “Next Meeting” page for up-to-date information.
There is no cost to attend meetings, unless otherwise stated.
Most meetings offer CLE/CCLS credit. Cost for Certificate: $10/members; $15/non-members.
OFFSETTING COSTS
Many employers pay for their employees’ dues. We encourage you to ask your employer if this is an option with
your firm. (Remember, if you don’t ask the question,
the answer is an automatic “No.”)
WHEN AND WHERE DO WE MEET?
Our regular quarterly meetings are held via Zoom on the second Monday of January, April, July, and November starting at 6 p.m.
You can find the Zoom invite on the “Next Meeting” page.
Announcements of our meetings are sent out via email (through Constant Contact), and may also be found on this website
under “Calendar of Events.” You can join our mailing list on the Home page.
WHO DO YOU CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BECOME A MEMBER?
Any member of our Association should be able to
answer questions you might have about MDLPA,
and will be your sponsor should you decided to join
our Association. If you do not know someone who is
a member, contact our Membership Chairman at info@mtdiablolpa.info and he/she will be happy to answer any of your questions,
send you a membership application, sponsor you,
and help you get started! (See below for more information.)
WHAT ARE THE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS?
Full Membership
An active member shall be a person directly engaged in work of a legal nature in California who is either: (1) licensed to practice law; (2) employed as legal support staff in the office of any attorney engaged in the practice of law; (3) employed by the courts; or (4) employed in any other institution or office providing services of a legal nature
Student Membership
A person who qualifies for student membership shall be enrolled in a course of study leading to employment in the legal profession and may maintain such Student Membership while thus enrolled.
Associate Membership
An Associate Member shall be actively seeking employment in the legal profession and may maintain Associate Membership for a period of two years. An applicant cannot apply for Associate Membership if already engaged in work of a legal nature in California and must apply for Full Membership.
You must be sponsored by at least one active member of our association (or our membership chairman can sponsor you), and you must have attended at least one meeting. Your application, along with payment of dues, may then be presented to the Board and to the General Membership for approval.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
Applications submitted between May 1 and November 30:
$80 (PayPal/Credit Card) or
$75 (Cash/Check)
Applications submitted on or after December 1:
$60 (PayPal/Credit Card) or
$55 (Cash/Check)
Option for Applications submitted after December 1:
1. You can join at the pro-rated price of $55 (cash/check) or $60 (credit card/PayPal). If you wish to renew your membership, you will be required to renew on May 1 and pay the appropriate renewal fee.
2. You may have the option of having your application held
until May 1, the beginning of the next fiscal year. Fees due: $75 (cash/check) or $80 (credit card/PayPal). You are
still entitled to come to meetings and pay member prices until your application is processed on May 1.
Renewals: Membership renewal is $65 (by check/cash)
or $70 (by credit card/PayPal) and is due May 30 of each
year. Late fees apply if renewal dues are postmarked
June 1 and after.
STUDENT/ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Applications submitted between May 1 and November 30:
$67.50 (PayPal/Credit Card) or
$65 (Cash/Check)
Applications submitted on or after December 1:
$57.50 (PayPal/Credit Card) or
$55 (Cash/Check)
Option for Applications submitted after December 1:
1. You can join at the pro-rated price of $50 (cash/check) or $52.50 (credit card/PayPal). If you wish to renew your membership, you will be required to renew on May 1 and pay the appropriate renewal fee.
2. You may have the option of having your application held
until May 1, the beginning of the next fiscal year. Fees due: $65 (cash/check) or $67.50 (credit card/PayPal). You are
still entitled to come to meetings and pay member prices until your application is processed on May 1.
Renewals: Membership renewal is $55 (by check/cash)
or $57.50 (by credit card/PayPal) and is due May 30 of each
year. Late fees apply if renewal dues are postmarked
June 1 and after.