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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!!!

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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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.