Membership
- How much does membership cost?
Membership dues rates and structure for the current year are listed on the Join NALP page.
- What benefits are included with a NALP membership?
Membership benefits are detailed on the Join NALP page. In addition, law schools and individual job seekers can subscribe to PSJD to receive additional benefits detailed here.
- How do I add another member at my organization?
To add another member, please complete the New Member Application with the new individual's information, and return the completed form to [email protected].
- How do I transfer my membership to another person?
To transfer your existing membership to another member of your organization, please complete the New Member Application with the information of the person who will be taking over the membership, and send the completed form to [email protected] indicating the person they will be replacing. If dues for the membership have already been paid for the current year, it is not necessary to include payment information.
- When I change employers, do I need to purchase a new NALP membership or does my membership come with me?
The membership will stay with your employer; if dues for the current year have already been paid for the membership, the employer can transfer the membership to another employee. To remain an active member of NALP, you will need to re-register for a new membership under your new employer by filling out the New Member Application with your updated information and returning it to [email protected].
Conferences and Events
- What types of educational events does NALP offer throughout the year?
NALP hosts several conferences, events, and webinars both online and in person every year, including the Annual Education Conference (AEC), Professional Development Institute (PDI), Newer Professionals Forum (NPF), and Legal Recruiting Summit (LRS). You can find a general overview of each in-person event here.
- How can I register to attend events?
The Upcoming Events & Webinars page will have registration links for any events that are accepting registration. Typical registration timeframes for conferences are:
- Annual Education Conference (AEC)
Registration typically opens mid-December
- Professional Development Institute (PDI)
Registration typically opens in September
- Newer Professionals Forum (NPF)
Registration typically opens in October
- Legal Recruiting Summit (LRS)
Registration typically opens in October
Sections/Interest Groups/NALPconnect
- What are Sections and Interest Groups?
Sections and interest groups are communities open to all NALP members. Each section or interest group has a specific focus and is meant to provide crowdsourced insight, advice, and support to and from its members surrounding its central focus. Some examples of sections and interest groups include the Public Service Section, Newer Professionals Section, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Section, Law School Career Chief Officers Interest Group, and the Legal Employer Chief Officers Interest Group. A full list is available here.
- What is NALPconnect?
NALPconnect provides the main platform for NALP members to communicate, collaborate, and learn from each other. Join the discussion by logging in using the email address NALP has on file for you. Once you are logged into NALPconnect you can join Sections, communicate with the Board, Regional Resource Council, and other members, ask questions, find resources, and much more.
- How can I send an email to everyone in my section/region/interest group?
You can quickly communicate with the membership of the section by posting or responding to a discussion in NALPConnect.
Research
- When will the next Associate Salary Survey report be released?
The Associate Salary Survey is conducted biennially, in odd numbered years. It is typically conducted in January/February and published in May/June.
- When will the next Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms be released?
This annual report is released each winter, typically in January or early February.
- Does NALP post or share individual school employment reports? When will my school receive their report?
NALP provides each participating school with an aggregate summary report of their law graduate employment and salary data. These reports are confidential and NALP does not publish or share any school-specific employment data. There is no requirement that schools post their NALP summary report on their website and it is at each law school's discretion whether they share some, all, or none of their NALP report publicly. Schools should receive their school summary report by mid-August of each year.
- Does NALP license research data?
NALP does not license or share raw data from NALP surveys. NALP does consider licensing requests of the NALP Directory of Legal Employers on a case-by-case basis for academic research purposes only. Before contacting NALP, researchers should review the directory information, detail the item(s) and years they are interested in licensing, and submit a brief research synopsis to [email protected]. Licensing fees vary based on the number of years and fields requested, and licenses are limited based on staff time and availability.
Directories
- How do I access NALP's Membership Directory?
The directory of organizations and individuals who are members of NALP is available through the Member Portal (members only).
- How do I access the NALP Directory of Legal Employers?
The NALP Directory of Legal Employers is available at https://www.nalpdirectory.com/. As of June 10, 2024, all users of the public side of the NALP Directory are required to create a free account and agree to the website's Terms of Service in order to access any of the Directory's data. Employers that want to create or edit a Directory profile will need to register and log in to the data collection site with their employer ID.
- What if I don't know my employer's login?
Please contact NALP at [email protected] or (202) 835-1001 and we will help you locate the information you need to log in.
- How do I access the NALP Canadian Directory of Legal Employers?
The NALP Canadian Directory of Legal Employers is available at https://www.nalpcanada.com/.
- What if I don't know my employer's login?
Please contact NALP at [email protected] or (202) 835-1001 and we will help you locate the information you need to log in.
- What do I do if the person responsible for NALP Correspondence is no longer with the organization?
Please contact [email protected] and we will help you update this information.
Job Center
- How do I post a job on NALP's Job Center?
The NALP Job Center hosts jobs for legal career professionals in law school career services and legal employer recruiting; professional development; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and legal employer alumni relations. Posts are not free, but both members and non-members may post. More information about pricing options and the posting process is available here.
PSJD
- How can I access PSJD resources?
PSJD is an online clearinghouse to connect law students and lawyers with public service job notices and career-building resources. PSJD is a free resource for law students and alumni of subscriber law schools; individuals who are not affiliated with subscriber schools can purchase their own subscription. PSJD resources are housed at "https://www.psjd.org/. You can also contact [email protected] for more information.
- What is the difference between the PSJD job board and the general NALP job board?
NALP has two job boards. The PSJD job board is focused on public service lawyer jobs, internships, etc., and is available at https://www.psjd.org/jobs. Posting on the PSJD job board is free for public service employer organizations, as defined under PSJD's terms of use. More details about posting on PSJD are available here. The PSJD Job Board hosts jobs for law students and lawyers.
The general NALP Job Center hosts jobs for legal career professionals in law school career services and legal employer recruiting; professional development; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and legal employer alumni relations. Posts are not free, but both members and non-members may post. It is not restricted to public service employer organizations. More information about pricing options and the posting process is available here.
