April 16, 2007
In re Florida Registered Paralegal Program
Case Number(s):
SC06-1622

Transcript:

Summary:

The Court considers a proposal by The Florida Bar to create a Registered Paralegal Program. The Court asked interested parties to file comments on the question of whether the Court has authority to regulate people who are not lawyers and who are not engaged in the unlicensed practice of law. The Bar argues that the program, if created, would not qualify as regulation because it will be voluntary. The Bar also argues that the Court's jurisdiction over the practice of law extends to paralegals, who work under the supervision of lawyers.