CLA Exam Application
Description of Category 3
Eligibility Requirement
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Category 3 is for those applying based on experience only.
Applicants must
have
a high school diploma or equivalent plus seven (7) years' experience as a
legal assistant/paralegal** plus a minimum of twenty (20) hours of continuing legal
education completed within a two-year period prior to application for the
examination. |
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Evidence of continuing education credit is
documented by the attorney/employer attestation that must be signed to
complete this application form. No further documentation is required. |
**Within this category, "Legal assistant/paralegal" is defined as: Legal
assistants or paralegals are a distinguishable group of persons who assist attorneys
in the delivery of legal services. Through formal education, training
and experience, legal assistants have knowledge and expertise regarding
the legal system and substantive and procedural law which qualify them
to do work of a legal nature under the supervision of an attorney.
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To file under this category, complete the application form and
submit it with:
- original signed attestation required of category 3 applicants. This
attestation should be signed by an attorney/employer and is used
to verify participation in continuing legal education programs and
a minimum of seven years paralegal experience.
- if more than one attestation is required, print as many copies
as needed and submit with the form.*
A completed application consists of the following:
- application form
(which includes all examinee data and examinee attestation)
- original signed attestation required of ALL category 3 applicants
- fees
This must be received by NALA Headquarters by the application
deadline date to avoid late filing charges.
Click here for
filing details.
*If former employers are not able to be contacted, the Certifying
Board will accept an affidavit from the current employer which
verifies previous experience. |
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