Yes, these courses qualify for mandatory continuing legal education for: National Association of Legal Assistants, State Bar of California, Florida, North Carolina, and Louisiana State Paralegal Association. For all others please check with the corresponding institutions.
ODW22C19 – CP Review – Critical Thinking (Skills)
This course introduces the required format of a memorandum to pass the Skills portion. The session will be a discussion of a facts scenario, hypothetical statutes for writing the memorandum, and a sample memorandum based on the scenario.
Course Category: On-Demand Webinars
Course Level: Intermediate
CLE Credit: Substantive
CLE Hours: 1.0
Fees: $45 for Members and $65 for Non-members
Course Materials: Conference recording and a PDF of the PowerPoint slides.
Description: This on-demand webinar is a review of a legal memorandum for the Certified Paralegal Exam Skills portion, the second exam required for obtaining the Certified Paralegal
(CP) from NALA. Although a keyword list and sample multiple-choice questions will be provided, they will not be the focus of the session. This course
introduces the required format of a memorandum to pass the Skills portion. The session will be a discussion of a facts scenario, hypothetical statutes for
writing the memorandum, and a sample memorandum based on the scenario. The sample memorandum will be dissected showing the different parts and
format of the memorandum. The session will focus on facts, issues, discussions/analysis, and conclusions. The discussion will touch on the importance of
proper grammar and clear writing, as well as the need to practice writing memoranda.
Objectives for attendees include identifying, becoming familiar with,
and understanding:
(1) Relevant versus irrelevant facts;
(2) Distractor facts;
(3) Relevant versus irrelevant statutes;
(4) Threshold, primary, and secondary
issues;
(5) The four parts of an issue;
(6) Finding the assignment and issue;
(7) Uncovering the essence of a statute;
(8) Applying law to facts and using the
application formula;
(9) The parts of a conclusion; and
(10) The breakdown of the 30 points on the Skills exam.
(CP) from NALA. Although a keyword list and sample multiple-choice questions will be provided, they will not be the focus of the session. This course
introduces the required format of a memorandum to pass the Skills portion. The session will be a discussion of a facts scenario, hypothetical statutes for
writing the memorandum, and a sample memorandum based on the scenario. The sample memorandum will be dissected showing the different parts and
format of the memorandum. The session will focus on facts, issues, discussions/analysis, and conclusions. The discussion will touch on the importance of
proper grammar and clear writing, as well as the need to practice writing memoranda.
Objectives for attendees include identifying, becoming familiar with,
and understanding:
(1) Relevant versus irrelevant facts;
(2) Distractor facts;
(3) Relevant versus irrelevant statutes;
(4) Threshold, primary, and secondary
issues;
(5) The four parts of an issue;
(6) Finding the assignment and issue;
(7) Uncovering the essence of a statute;
(8) Applying law to facts and using the
application formula;
(9) The parts of a conclusion; and
(10) The breakdown of the 30 points on the Skills exam.
Course Year: 2022
After successfully completing this course a completion email will be sent stating that your certificate is now available. To view your certificate and transcript please visit nala.education. Click on the blue arrow in the top right and select transcript. From this menu, you can view or print certificates or your transcript.
Courses are priced for individual use and consumption and are not intended for rebroadcast and sharing.