National Paralegal Day
October 23, Thursday
History of the holiday
National Paralegal Day was established in 2002 by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) to emphasize the importance of the paralegal profession and to acknowledge their contribution to the legal field. Since its inception, the holiday has become popular among law firms and educational institutions training specialists in this area.
Holiday features
National Paralegal Day is celebrated in the following ways:
* Public recognition of paralegals’ work in law firms
* Organization of seminars, training sessions, and professional development conferences
* Publications on social media and in professional journals with congratulations and success stories
* Conducting team-building events and activities for legal teams
How the holiday is celebrated
On this day, employers express gratitude to their paralegals, organize small corporate events, and encourage professional growth. Educational institutions may hold thematic lectures and presentations about the paralegal profession. Many professionals share their stories and advice on social media.
Interesting fact
Paralegals often remain “behind the scenes” in legal processes, but their work is extremely important: document preparation, legal research, case management, and client interaction make them an indispensable part of the legal system. National Paralegal Day helps draw attention to this profession and raise its prestige.
National Paralegal Day in other years
- 2021 October 23, Saturday
- 2022 October 23, Sunday
- 2023 October 23, Monday
- 2024 October 23, Wednesday
- 2026 October 23, Friday