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Details about . . . Florida CFLA Program |
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| Established in 1980, the Paralegal Association of Florida Inc.'s Certification program (the CFLA) complements NALA's CLA program. Its purpose is to provide a standard for measurement of advanced skills and knowledge in Florida law of those persons who have already achieved the national CLA certification. | ||
The Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc., began administering the CFLA exam in 1983. As NALA's largest affiliate association in the State of Florida, FLA, Inc., was the first in the nation to administer such an exam for the state level. There are presently 124 CFLAs in the State of Florida. |
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The CFLA examination is administered through the Certifying Board of PAF, Inc. in conjunction with the PAF, Inc. mid-year meeting in the Spring and the annual meeting in September. The exam takes three hours and is limited to Florida law. A two-day CFLA review course has also been established. PAF, Inc., has developed a CFLA study guide which is available from PAF, Inc. Headquarters at a cost of $85 plus shipping. |
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Upon successful completion of the CFLA examination, a legal assistant becomes authorized to use the designation "CFLA" with the "CLA" or "CLAS" designation. CFLAs are required to have 30 hours of continuing legal education credit over a five-year period to maintain their CFLA certification which must be directly applicable to Florida law. Proof of continuing legal education must be submitted to and is maintained by the Certifying Board. |
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For Further Information, call: Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. HEADQUARTERS Certifying Board Chair
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