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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
Click learn more about advanced
certification for paralegals!
 

To download the 2012 Job Analysis Report. This major study of the paralegal career field was released by the NALA Certifying Board June 15, 2012.


 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.


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 35 years of experience in this area, and nearly 17,000 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. 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.  Click here to request this information from NALA Headquarters.

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
Real Estate-Principles Released

The NALA Advanced Paralegal Certification Board has released the much anticipated Real Estate Principles course! Real Estate Principles is now available online . . .

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New Advanced Certification Course - Child Custody

A new Advanced Paralegal Certification (APC) course in Family Law – Child Custody, Support and Visitation is now available to paralegals seeking advanced certification in this specialty practice area ...

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Limited Practice Rule for Nonlawyers Approved June 15

June 15, 2012 Washington Supreme Court Order #25700-A-1005 Consistent with GR 25 (the Supreme Court rule establishing the Practice of Law Board), the rule establishes a framework for the licensing and regulation of non-attorneys to engage in discrete activities that currently fall within the definition of the "practice of law" (as defined by GR 24) and which are currently subject to exclusive regulation and oversight by this Court. The rule itself authorizes no one to practice. It simply establishes the regulatory framework for the consideration of proposals to allow non-attorneys to practice.

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Certifying Board Releases Job Analysis Report

The report is used by the Certifying Board to validate and update the Certified Paralegal exam as needed and ensure NALA has current information about the roles and responsibilities of paralegals.

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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.