Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals AAPP ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://alberta-paralegal.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://alberta-paralegal.com/blog/) ## Pages - [Home](https://alberta-paralegal.com/) - Welcome To Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals Contact Us Who We Are Learn More Membership Learn More News and Events Learn More Resources Learn More Education Learn More Employment Opportunities Learn More Partners & Sponsors Learn More Connect With Us Learn More What We Do The Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals (“AAPP”) is a non-profit - [Hiring an Independent Paralegal](https://alberta-paralegal.com/hiring-an-independent-paralegal/) - Hiring an Independent Paralegal Retaining the Services of an Independent Paralegal If you would like to retain an independent paralegal, please remember that paralegals in Alberta are not currently regulated. This means that anyone can call themselves a paralegal. It is very much a buyer beware market and we strongly encourage you to take whatever - [Employment Opportunities](https://alberta-paralegal.com/employment-opportunities/) - Employment Opportunities Current Job Postings: Edmonton International Airport - Corporate Paralegal Government of Alberta - Information Coordinator (Legal Resolution Support Centre) - Medicine Hat Preszler Injury Lawyers - Legal/Assistant Paralegal - Calgary, AB Interested in advertising with us? The AAPP will advertise job posting for employers. Approved job postings will be posted here for a - [Our Sponsors](https://alberta-paralegal.com/our-sponsors/) - Corporate Sponsorship Sponsorship opportunities for 2026 are now available. Email our Sponsorship Director Sponsorship opportunities for 2026 are now available. 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Ryan McDougall, MA, ARP, Q.Med, PM President Acting Director-Conduct Review Read Bio Ryan McDougall, Q. Med, ARP, CLC Ryan began her career 20 years ago and has specialized in family - [News and Events](https://alberta-paralegal.com/news-and-events/) - News and Events Upcoming and Past Events Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software Your Next Conference 2026 AAPP Annual Conference and Awards Gala taking place on May 28 and 29, 2026, at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre. For full schedule of events and detailed list of breakout session topics click here. - [Membership](https://alberta-paralegal.com/membership/) - Membership Membership with the Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals offers a number of perks, including: Discounted car and home insurance through belairdirect Highlander Wine Club Perkopolis Membership Discounts at Sherwin Williams Medical and Dental Benefit Coverage through belairdirect – at a cost belairdirect Voluntary Group Benefits Plan - November 27, 2025 belairdirect Plan Summary - - [Bev Boyden Heart for Justice Scholarship](https://alberta-paralegal.com/bev-boyden-heart-for-justice-scholarship/) - Bev Boyden Heart for Justice Scholarship About Bev Bev was actively involved with the AAPP for many years as a member and a director on the Board, constantly rising to the challenges and taking to task the recognition of the legal support profession by degrees of education, knowledge and experience. Bev was an advocate for - [Contact](https://alberta-paralegal.com/contact/) - Let's connect Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals PO Box 27092, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6X8 Membership Inquiries: membership@alberta-paralegal.com Financial Inquiries: treasurer@alberta-paralegal.com Corporate Sponsorship Inquiries: sponsorship@alberta-paralegal.com Communications Inquiries: communications@alberta-paralegal.com Continuing Education/Professional Development Inquiries: education@alberta-paralegal.com Bev Boyden Heart for Justice Memorial Scholarship Inquiries: scholarship@alberta-paralegal.com Mentorship Inquiries: mentorship@alberta-paralegal.com Complaints: complaints@alberta-paralegal.com Professional Conduct Inquiries: complaints@alberta-paralegal.com Job Postings: communications@alberta-paralegal.com Student - [Education](https://alberta-paralegal.com/education/) - Education The AAPP works hard to establish and maintain strong working relationships with post-secondary institutions to ensure the curriculum offered provides high quality training that supports membership with the AAPP. The AAPP also recognizes the significant differences between a legal assistant (Legal Support Professional) and paralegals. As such, and in acknowledgement of the advancements being - [Student Honour Society](https://alberta-paralegal.com/student-honour-society/) - Student Honour Society Nu Kappa Upsilon - Student Honour Society The AAPP is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our Student Honour Society. The letters Nu Kappa Upsilon (NKY) represent the first letters of the Greek words Νόμος και Υπηρεσία, which mean ‘Law and Service’. The Honour Society’s motto is ‘accessus ad justitiam per servitium‘, - [Code of Ethics](https://alberta-paralegal.com/code-of-ethics/) - Code of Ethics Employed Legal Assistants and Paralegals The Member must maintain the integrity of the legal profession. The Member must discharge their duties with honesty and integrity and shall observe the rules of conduct set out in this code of ethics. The Member shall at no time represent themselves to a client or any - [Join Now](https://alberta-paralegal.com/join-now/) - Join Now Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software - [Mentorship](https://alberta-paralegal.com/mentorship/) - Mentorship Program What does it look like to be a Mentor with AAPP? Light duty, typically just 4 or 5 one‐hour sessions spread over several months and at locations or by virtual means convenient to the mentor Comfortable topics‐based conversation regarding industry and career related subjects that are important to the mentee Meaningful opportunity Chance - [Bylaws & Policies](https://alberta-paralegal.com/bylaws-policies/) - Bylaws & Policies Bylaws - filed January 6, 2022 Board Expense Policy - 2022 Student Honour Society Admissions Policy - 2025