Eligibility Requirements
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Advanced Paralegal Certification is available to those with a current CLA/CP certification. The certification programs are written with the understanding the person seeking advanced certification has already mastered the CLA/CP examination and has demonstrated knowledge and skills in the areas of written communications, legal research, ethics, judgment and legal analysis, and the American legal system, as well as four areas of substantive law.

Each certification program will have a statement of assumed knowledge - knowledge that a paralegal working in a specific practice area should have before seeking advanced certification.  Before enrolling in a certification program, it is recommended the paralegal review this list carefully - and perhaps participate in CLE programs to fill in some areas before attempting the certification program.

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