Certified Paralegal Digital Badge Feedback

Responses have been edited for clarity.

Desiré Smith, CP

“Each time I add a digital badge to my LinkedIn profile, I almost always receive congratulations from my followers. Sharing your digital CP^®/ACP^® badge on professional sites such as LinkedIn makes others aware of your commitment to the profession and likely results in other legal professionals researching NALA and the CP^® credential.”

Ernalene Rex, CP

She currently uses her digital CP^® badge on LinkedIn. She believes that using the badge validates what she has accomplished by becoming a CP^®. She encourages other CPs to take advantage of the badge. Her CP^® badge has inspired her colleagues to pursue the CP^® credential, as well. Earning her CP^® has helped in her career, particularly with compensation. Now that she can prove her comprehensive paralegal knowledge, Ernalene is planning to take the next step and become an ACP^®.

Vanessa Beam, ACP

“I was the first person in my organization to receive the reclassification upgrade. My two ACP^® designations made me a shoo-in. They recognize that certification has value because they pay for my CLE courses and recertification fee.”

Kela Ward, ACP

“I believe the badge has been beneficial to me as I actively look for another paralegal job. I received an interview because my badge identified me as a NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal.”