Paralegals are able to connect with other paralegals and legal assistants in Canada through various organizations and associations. These organizations allow an opportunity for continuing education as well as networking and socialization. Paralegals are also able to keep up with current trends through these networks which lead to a benefit in job productivity. Some of the most well-known organizations for paralegals in Canada include the following:Law Society of Upper Canada: This society regulates those in the legal profession which include attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants. The Law Society of Upper Canada also offers public services such as Lawyer Referral Service while supporting services such as Pro Bono Law Ontario and the Law Commission of Ontario. Law Society of Upper Canada also provides a Resource Centre and Great Library.Canadian Association of Paralegals: This association consists of over 600 members across Canada and provides services and resources for employment opportunities, scholarships and events and conventions for paralegals in Canada.BC Paralegal Association: This group is a volunteer run non-profit organization for those in the paralegal professionin BC and Canada which promotes continuing education, professional development services for paralegals. The BC Paralegal Association also provides information regarding the current trends and bursaries to students of paralegal programs which include Vancouver Community College and publishes the Paralegal Press newsletter.Paralegal Society of Canada: This society for paralegals was formulated in 1992 and is said to be the oldest paralegal society in existence to date. As with the other associations, Paralegal Society of Canada provides information services, career information, news and activities. There is a screening process for members. Members receive various benefits from the society, one of which is professional liability insurance.Paralegals and students entering the paralegal field will become better acquainted with these organizations and the associations that the workplace is affiliated with. Paralegals and legal assistants will find that these groups provide continuous education, professional updates, legal advice, and friendships that keep them at the top of their careers.