1	The CLA Exam . . . General Information About the CLA/CP Examination
2	Applications Applications are acknowledged upon receipt. Watch your e-mail! If approved the Admission Ticket will be issued 15-20 days prior to the test date. If incomplete you will be provided a specified period of time to provide the required information. If the additional information is not received the application will be returned to you less a $25 processing fee.
3	Form For Waiver Of Eligibility Requirements
4	Study Materials CLA Review Manual CLA/CP Study Guide & Mock Examination NALACampus Live! & Self-study courses www.nalacampus.com Provided as study tools for the examination Not intended as the only source of study Local study groups
5	Study Materials Any book is only current at the time it’s published Be familiar with any changes in federal laws or procedures Check with NALA Headquarters for current policies The CLA/CP exam is based on federal rules and procedures Amount of study required depends on you
6	Cancellations Please contact NALA Headquarters immediately if you are unable to attend 918-587-6828 Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CST Voice mail available after hours E-mail to ang@nala.org
7	Admission Tickets
8	Admission Tickets Check your ticket as soon as you receive it! Know where you are scheduled to report Make sure all of the information is correct Name & Address Substantive Law areas Retake Areas Read enclosures accompanying Admission Ticket
9	Remember To Bring The Admission Ticket Several No. 2 pencils (with erasers) Retractable/mechanical pencils with soft leads may be used Pens may be used for essays but pencils are easier to erase Picture ID – driver’s license, etc.
10	Computerized Answer Sheets
11	Essay Answer Sheets Properly identify all pages Account # and Social Security # Scratch paper not considered in grading DO NOT USE YOUR NAME!
12	Scratch Paper You may mark or highlight in the exam booklet as needed Scratch paper is available from the administrator if needed All used and unused paper must be turned in after each section Answers on scratch paper are not considered in grading
13	Testing Tips Get a good night’s rest Don’t cram Answer all questions Read and understand the directions Multiple choice questions -- best or worst answer? Use process of elimination if you’re not sure of the answer DO NOT read anything into the question
14	Testing Tips Your first instinct may be correct! Cleanly erase any incorrect answer Use the breaks to walk, stretch, get some air Don’t try to cram or worry about the section you just finished. Don’t compare your answers with other examinees! Last but not least – BREATHE!
15	The Testing Facility Be familiar with the testing location prior to the day of the exam Best route to get to the facility Construction/Road Closings? Parking facilities Lunch facilities Helps reduce stress on the day of the exam
16	Dress Code Dress comfortably Business Casual is preferred Dress in layers
17	Check-In Arrive early for check-in Once the examination starts you will not be admitted Present Admission Ticket with ID Turn cell phones & pagers off All personal items are left at the front off the room
18	Administration Pencils must remain on the table until instructed to begin Beginning early may be grounds for disqualification Time limits are strictly enforced You must put your pencil down and hand in your materials when time is called If you finish early hand in your exam materials, collect your personal items and leave the room Keep distractions to a minimum
19	Comments on Exam Questions Administrator cannot answer specific questions about exam questions Write any comment on a piece of scratch paper identified with your account & social security number and ask the administrator to submit it to the Certifying Board
20	CLA/CP Examination Daily Testing Schedule
21	Communications Friday - 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Time allowed: 1 hour and 30 minutes Examination materials include: Examination Booklet Computer answer sheet Essay answer sheets Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
22	Judgment & Analytical Ability Friday - 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Time allowed: 2 hours and 30 minutes Examination materials include: Examination Booklet Computer answer sheet Essay answer sheets Last section scheduled for Friday
23	Ethics Saturday - 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Time allowed: 1 hour Examination materials include: Examination Booklet Computer answer sheet No essay for this section Break: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
24	Legal Research Saturday - 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Time allowed: 1 hour and 30 minutes Examination materials include: Examination Booklet Computer answer sheet No essay for this section Lunch: 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
25	Substantive Law Saturday - 1:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Time allowed: 2 hours Individual envelope labeled with General Law + four elective areas selected on your application Each envelope includes: 5 Examination Booklets General Law + four elective areas selected on your application 5 Computer answer sheets Be sure to use the right answer sheet with the exam you are taking!
26	Substantive Law No essays for the Substantive Law section Substantive Law is graded as one section and retaken as one section 350 points out of a total 500 points to successfully complete Final Section of the exam!
27	Breaks No food or drink in the testing room Breaks provided between each section Exam materials must be checked with the administrator during restroom breaks
28	After The Exam Breathe -- take pride in your accomplishment! If you don’t pass the first time additional sessions are provided to retake Whatever you pass can be taken off your study list -- concentrate more on the other areas for the next time No one knows how you did except you NALA does not release any examinee information except for the list of individuals who pass after each testing session
29	Confidentiality All exam materials are confidential Examination questions & content Application form includes attestation that you will not divulge the contents of the examination No examinee information is released Only names of New CLA/CPs are published Certifying Board members have no knowledge of identities of examinees
30	Grading Computer answer sheets are scanned All essays are graded anonymously Minimum of two Certifying Board members Grading standard maintained by use of a grading grid Communications essay is graded on proper spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc.
31	Grading Judgment Essay -- examinees will be graded on the ability to: Identify which facts are relevant and state them concisely and accurately; Identify the threshold or main issue and any secondary issue(s); Identify the relevant legal authority and apply it to the facts; and Draw persuasive logical conclusions.
32	Grading Judgment essay: More is not always better! Answers should be concise Don’t read anything extra into the question If you need to insert a paragraph into your essay answer, just add an * and write the paragraph on the back of the answer sheet Graders must be able to read your answer All grading is confidential and anonymous DO NOT use your name anywhere in the essays
33	Examination Results Make sure your application is complete so that you will be eligible to receive your examination results
34	Examination Results All results mailed on the same day Generally 6-8 weeks after the exam Mailed to the last known address on file Please advise NALA Headquarters of any change of address Results are not available by phone, e-mail, or fax
35	Examination Results If you pass the examination the results will include: Information on the CLE requirements Your CLA/CP certificate A sample press release and current statistics Instructions on use of the CLA or CP credential Information on the complimentary one-year membership if you applied as a nonmember Includes a membership certificate and card
36	Examination Results If you need to retake sections your results will include: Scores for the sections to retake Retake form Feedback on the unsuccessful sections Application deadline information “About Your Scores”
37	Examination Results
38	Examination Results 70% required to pass on each section No minimum number of sections to pass in order to retake May choose which sections to retake at a particular retake session Maximum of five retake sessions within a three-year period
39	Good Luck! Please don’t hesitate to contact NALA Headquarters if you have any questions!! 918-587-6828 E-mail: nalanet@nala.org mgreninger@nala.org ang@nala.org