Org and fill out the online membership renewal form. New Member Application.Application for membership in the Paralegal Division can only be done online. We have lined up three Family Law paralegals to submit articles for future issues. —Reminder— 2024 TBLS PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION APPLICATION FILING PERIOD IS OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 16, 2024. The State Bar of Texas' Paralegal Division is a statewide organization for legal assistants. 1 The State Bar of Texas was the first state bar in the U.S. to create a "division" for paralegals. Education requirement: You must accrue 10 (1 ethics) course credit hours plus 2 (1 ethics) self-study hours for a total of 12 credit hours per calendar year. New Lawyers: Many sections offer free memberships for attorneys licensed two years or less. Mary demonstrates excellence in the office and in her dedication to her profession and the community.