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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.

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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!!!

As of 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.

CLE Look Up for Certified Paralegals
Click this link to review the CLE credits recorded on your account. This information includes the expiration date of your certificate, the total credits awarded, as well as the credits that are classified as non-substantive credits, and ethics. Detail of the event and date recorded is included. This information is updated every 24-48 hours during the business week.

Members need to log in with their NALA Net User name, and member number as the password. Non-members will be provided login information in an electronic newsletter. If you do not have this handy, click here to request this information from NALA Headquarters.

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.

Need to pay an exam fee?
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Want to file a request for CLE credits on-line?

to save time and energy!

News & Upcoming Events

Commercial Bankruptcy APC Course Released!

A new Advanced Paralegal Certification (APC) course in Commercial Bankruptcy under Chapters 7 and 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code is now available to paralegals seeking advanced certification in this specialty practice area. ...

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CLE Gift for NALA Active Members!

Active members of NALA - new and renewals - are receiving an $80 gift certificate from NALA to apply toward any NALA educational program or Facts & Findings subscription ...

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New for Certified Paralegals!

Now, Certified Paralegals may access their records of continuing education credits on-line, on a 24/7 basis. In addition, this access also works on smart phones and tablets. Now, information about your progress in accumulating the required 50 hours is at your finger tips!

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Advanced Paralegal Certification in Criminal Litigation Released!

Several years in development, the Advanced Paralegal Certification board announces the ACP Certification program in Criminal Litigation!

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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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APC Forms

Several forms are used in relation to your participation in the Advanced Paralegal Certification Program. This is your quick reference to the forms.

APC Learning Contract

The Learning Contract is required for all seeking APC certification, and for those who are not seeking certification, but require a certificate of completion for a course. It is an integral part of the advanced paralegal course.

Click here to learn more about the requirements of the form, and to access the form itself.

APC Statement of Completion

The Statement of Completion is required for all seeking APC certification, and for those who are not seeking certificationbut require a certificate of completion for a course. It is an integral part of the advanced paralegal course.

Click here to open the form.

APC Evaluation Form

We need to hear from all course participants. Although not required, comments about an APC course are welcome and vital to the integrity of the course. The APC Board reviewes all of the evaluation forms.

Click here to open the evaluation form.

APC Questionnaire

What would you like to see added to the line up of APC courses? This form provides you an opportunity to communicate your needs to the board, as well as advise us of your background and information the board uses to develop courses.

Click here to open the APC Questionnaire.