Application for membership is open to all paralegals/legal assistants/students. The application forms can be downloaded here . Please use your ID number as reference for any payments to SAPA.
Levels of Membership:
Student Members: All individuals currently enrolled in an accredited paralegal program/ university at the time of application for membership. The Membership Fee is R300.00 per year.
Affiliate Members: All individuals doing legal work for and on behalf of clients, whether employed full time, part time, independent, or freelance, with 0-5 years’ experience. The Membership Fee is R400.00 per year. This also includes independent labour consultants, union organizers (negotiates employer/ee contracts), legal advisors or compliance officers.
Associate Members: Any employed paralegal/legal assistant, regardless of their job title, having a significant number of duties and responsibilities normally associated with a paralegal position and with 5 years’ experience. The Membership Fee is R500.00 per year. This also includes independent labour consultants, union organizers who negotiate employer/ee contracts, legal advisors or compliance officers.
Bank Details
The South African Paralegal Association
Business Transaction Account
Account No.: 310811406
Bank: Standard Bank of SA Ltd
Branch code: 051001
For any enquiries regarding membership, please contact Quinton D’Oliveira (Chairman) at q.doliveira@saparalegal.co.za.