The objectives of the Union are:
• to represent the interest of SAPU members at work and negotiating with employers for better terms and conditions.
• to protect and advance the interests of our members
• negotiate agreements with employers on pay and conditions
• to prepare, collect, tabulate and disseminate information on matters of professional interests to its members, to represent their collective opinion and views in any appropriate quarter;
• to act as consultative body and to promote the interests of the Union and paralegals in South Africa;
• to regulate the conduct of its members;
• to promote opportunities for social contacts, opportunities among paralegals; and
• to take any action as may be deemed desirable in relation to any matter which may affect the Association and its members.