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Certification

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 to learn more about the Advanced Paralegal Certification Program
Click learn more about advanced
certification for paralegals!
 

Established in 1976, the CLA /CP (Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal) program has enabled the profession to develop a strong and responsive self-regulatory program offering a nationwide credential for all paralegals. Today over 15,000 paralegals have achieved this credential.


IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!
As of  the Fall of 2010, the Certified Paralegal Exam will move to computer based testing. CLICK HERE for information desribing the new process, just released by the NALA Certifying Board.

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 30 years of experience in this area, and over 15,000 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. Detail of the event and date recorded is included. 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. If you do not have this handy, click here to request this information from NALA Headquarters.

 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.


Need to pay an exam fee?
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Want to file a request for CLE credits on-line?
 to save time and energy!



News & Upcoming Events
Commercial Bankruptcy APC Course Released!

A new Advanced Paralegal Certification (APC) course in Commercial Bankruptcy under Chapters 7 and 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code is now available to paralegals seeking advanced certification in this specialty practice area. ...

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CLE Gift for NALA Active Members!

Active members of NALA - new and renewals - are receiving an $80 gift certificate from NALA to apply toward any NALA educational program or Facts & Findings subscription ...

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New for Certified Paralegals!

Now, Certified Paralegals may access their records of continuing education credits on-line, on a 24/7 basis. In addition, this access also works on smart phones and tablets. Now, information about your progress in accumulating the required 50 hours is at your finger tips!

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Advanced Paralegal Certification in Criminal Litigation Released!

Several years in development, the Advanced Paralegal Certification board announces the ACP Certification program in Criminal Litigation!

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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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Examinee Information

If you have made the decision to seek the Certified Paralegal credential, this is your area for administrative details and information about taking the examination.

The application process and registering with the testing centers is presented here in several sections under the heading of Examinee Information, as follows:

  • Application Procedure Overview
    This section discusses the procedure of filing an application form and working with ACT Testing Centers. It is an overview of the process and provides some pointers on what to expect after you have submitted your application form.
     
  • Application Form Details
    This section is helpful in providing information about deadline dates, eligibility requirements for the examination, and retake information. The documents to be submitted with the application form are also described.
     
  • ACT Testing Center Information and Details
    Learn about making an appointment with an ACT testing center, and about the rules and policies ALL testing centers will follow in administration of the examination.
     
  • Planning for the Certified Paralegal Examination
    This section describes the times for each of the examination sections, and provides information helpful in planning for the examination. It also discusses the presentation of examination questions.
     
  • After the Examination Details - Results and CLE Details
    This section discusses the passing score required on each examination section, grade reports and the continuing education requirements that must be followed to maintain the certification.
Click on a selection to read more about taking the Certified Paralegal Examination. 

Click here to download this information in booklet form,  pdf format.