In 2006, NFPA Delegates passed a resolution to amend the Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility Guidelines to include that each paralegal should aspire to contribute 24 hours of community service, in addition to 24 hours to pro bono service.

Pro bono opportunities have been hard to come by in our area. Community service needs on the other hand are everywhere. As they say, there is something for everyone.

I encourage you to let the Pro Bono Committee know when you are aware of a pro bono, or community need in your area. The committee will be glad to share the information with members. Please keep track of your service hours, both pro bono and community service so that we may report our time to NFPA yearly.

For your convenience, a reporting form is available for your use.

Mail or e-mail completed forms to:

Kansas Paralegal Association
PO Box 1675
Topeka, Kansas 66601
info@ksparalegals.org

Ø      The National Federation of Paralegal Association NFPA Pro Bono link