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Certification

This area includes details of the examination program and provides information for those seeking and those maintaining professional certification. In addition, employers may refer to these pages for more details about the certification program and its requirements.


Click to learn more about the Advanced Paralegal Certification Program
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certification for paralegals!
 

Established in 1976, the CLA /CP (Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal) program has enabled the profession to develop a strong and responsive self-regulatory program offering a nationwide credential for all paralegals. Today over 15,000 paralegals have achieved this credential.


IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!
Beginning in the Fall of 2010, the Certified Paralegal Exam will move to computer based testing. CLICK HERE for information desribing the new process, just released by the NALA Certifying Board.

Professional certification is a time honored career development tool. It is helpful to employers and those seeking to enhance their career options. Because of the reliance on certification programs for career decisions, it is important a program is professionally managed and administered. NALA's over 30 years of experience in this area, and over 15,000 paralegals attest to the professionalism of the program.


 Current Directory of Certified Paralegals
This link opens a form that may be used to verify one's certification status. Please check the update date if a name is not listed.


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News & Upcoming Events
Florida Case Supports Paralegal Fee Awards as Attorney Fees

This opinion, released on June 28, considers an issue of first impression related to the award of paralegal fees in attorney fee awards.

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Details about CP Exam Computer Based Testing Announced!

Beginning in September 2010, the Certified Paralegal exam will be offered via computer based testing to testing centers throughout the United States. NALA will be using the 200+ ACT testing center network of colleges and universities, and additional sites may be established in schools without ACT testing centers . . .

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Special Membership Program for Employers

NALA has announced a program of offering discounts off annual membership dues to employers with multiple NALA members. Details may be found on the web site under "About NALA & Join" ...

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LEAP Class of 2010 Article Released!

As part of NALA’s LEAP program, the 2010 class was assigned to write an article on “Leadership” for publication on the NALA Web Site. Read on to learn more and access the article

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Need a product or service for your office?

The NALA Vendor Directory is a terrific place to start. This is a list of legal vendors offering a great range of help including deposition services, document services, and investigations. Click the link below...
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Examinee Information

If you have made the decision to seek the Certified Paralegal credential, this is your area for administrative details, and information about taking the examination.

The application process and registering with the testing centers is presented here in several sections under the heading of Examinee Information, as follows:

  • Application Procedure Overview
    This section discusses the procedure of filing an application form and working with the ACT Testing Centers. It is an overview of the process and provides some pointers on what to expect after you have submitted your application form.
     
  • Application Form Details
    This section is helpful in providing information about deadline dates, eligibility requirements for the examination, and retake information. The documents to be submitted with the application form are also described.
     
  • ACT Testing Center Information and Details
    Learn about making an appointment with an ACT testing center, and about the rules and policies ALL testing centers will follow in administration of the examination.
     
  • Planning for the Certified Paralegal Examination
    This section describes the times for each of the examination sections, and provides information helpful in planning for the examination. It also discusses the presentation of examination questions.
     
  • After the Examination Details - Results and CLE Details
    This section discusses the passing score required on each examination section, grade reports and the continuing education requirements that must be followed to maintain the certification.
Click on the selections on the menu above to read more about taking the Certified Paralegal Examination. 

Click here to download this information in booklet form,  pdf format.