American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): National organization advocating individual rights, by litigating, legislating, and educating the public on a broad array of issues affecting individual freedom in the United States. Position papers, updates on legislation, how to obtain legal advice

California Alliance of Paralegal Associations (CAPA): A California alliance to promote the paralegal profession. Find definitions and ethical standards of paralegals, information for new paralegals, list of affiliate associations, and internet resources

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: Largest U.S. organization of defense attorneys. Generally advocates for legislation and court rules to protect defendants. Magazine, projects, issues, seminars, discussion of issues affecting criminal process

National Association of Legal Assistants: Professional association for legal assistants, providing continuing education and professional certification programs for paralegals. Home of NALA Net message boards and NALA Campus

National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.: Offering a wide variety of resources for paralegals. What's new, calendar, resources, CLE, products and services, networking, PACE, and links. Some areas are restricted to members only

New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU): Comprehensive resource for civil liberties issues. Detailed discussion of many major issues, resources, activities, and links to local chapters