The Central Connecticut Paralegal Association, Inc. ("CCPA") was incorporated as a non-profit organization in November of 1982. CCPA is a volunteer-based organization which relies upon the active participation of its members.

The Mission of CCPA is to:

• Further and promote the common business interests of persons engaged in the paralegal profession;
  
• Offer continuing legal education to paralegals;
• Evaluate and define paralegal roles in various sectors delivering legal services and to educate both employers and consumers to these roles;
• Maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with local, state and national bar associations and other paralegal associations; and
• Maintain relationships with state accredited legal education programs or courses for paralegals.