Ethics

On July 27, 2004, the DPA Board of Directors adopted the attached Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.

Education

On March 9, 2004, the DPA Board of Directors adopted the following education statement:

The Delaware Paralegal Association promotes high standards in paralegal education. DPA advocates a Bachelors degree in Paralegal Studies from an ABA-approved program or a Bachelors degree in any subject from an accredited institution and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program for persons entering the profession.

The DPA recognizes paralegals currently employed in the profession possess differing educational backgrounds and work experience.

Paralegals are encouraged to pursue continuing legal education throughout their careers.

For statistics on the educational background of the membership, click here.

For further information on the paralegal profession, please click here.

There are two accredited institutions in Delaware that offer ABA-approved paralegal education programs. Please click on the links below for more information:

New Castle County

Widener University Legal Education Institute (http://www.law.widener.edu)

Kent County

Wesley College (http://www.wesley.edu)
(click on "Academics" and then on "College Catalog" under "School of Arts and Science." Choose "Paralegal" from the drop down list to view course selections.)

For additional information on ABA-approved paralegal programs and how to choose a paralegal program, please click on the following links:

ABA's Standing Committee on Paralegals (http://www.abaparalegals.org)
American Association for Paralegal Education (http://www.aafpe.org)