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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 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.

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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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Forms and Pages in this Section

This section of the NALA web site describes the Certified Paralegal Exam program, provides descriptions of the examination and examination sections, lists research reports and performance reports, provides examinee information, and detailed information about the recertification requirements for Certified Paralegals. This material is also available in pdf format for future reference.

Booklets Certification Examination, Examinee/Candidate Handbook, and Certified Paralegals If you wish, you may download booklets of all of the information included on these web pages and attachments for future reference. Be sure to check the web site for current information.
Title (with live link) & Description
The Certification Program	Describes the program administration, examination sections, and provides current numbers of Certified Paralegals and Advanced Certified Paralegals
Examination Description and Research	This provides more detailed information about the examination sections and what they cover, research behind the examination, and information about the latest job analysis study. This also provides information about the passing score required, point allocations for each exam section, and major subjects of the exam sections.
Examinees: Application Form, General Polices, Exam Results	This provides detailed information about applying for the examination, eligibility requirements, policies relating to examinees and retakes, cheating and discipline, and examination results.
Testing Centers and Policies, Examination Questions	This, too, is information specifically for examinees. This describes the procedures for finding locations and confirming appointments for the testing sessions. In addition the testing center rules and policies are listed here. The final section of this booklet provides screen shots of the login and question screens examinees will see on the day of testing.
Recertification Requirements	This is the first of two booklets for Certified Paralegals, and includes information for examinees. This booklet describes the recertification requirements followed by all with the Certified Paralegal credential. This includes a description of the types of eligible programs, how to file requests for credit, and notices and appeal for revocation of the Certified Paralegal Credential based on failure to meet the CLE requirements.
Disciplinary Procedures	The second of two booklets for Certified Paralegals, this describes the disciplinary procedures to be followed if a complaint is filed against a Certified Paralegal.

If you need a form, here are the most common forms requested. Please feel free to contact NALA Headquarters if you need additional help or information.