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NALA has produced continuing education materials for paralegals for over 30 years. From the release of the first NALA Manual for Legal Assistants in the 70's, to today's web-based Advanced Paralegal Certification programs, NALA has been dedicated to providing the best in CLE for all paralegals.

Continuing education credit for Certified Paralegals is available for most NALA CLE programs. Consult the individual program description for details.

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Two new books have been added to the NALA bookstore!
One on using computers in the law office and the other on electronic legal research. Check it out!

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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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Continuing Legal Education Credit

Presently, NALA Campus LIVE! courses qualify for mandatory continuing education as follows:

National Association of Legal Assistants
State Bar of California
Florida
Louisiana State Paralegal Association
State Bar of Montana - Accredited Sponsor Status
North Carolina State Bar - Board of Paralegal Certification
Texas Board of Legal Specialization

National Association of Legal Assistants

Courses: NALA Campus LIVE! programs that are educational presentations. . . .
Continuing education credit for 1.5 or 2 hours of education each - to be used to maintain the CP (Certified Paralegal) credential.

Credit is not awarded automatically. Please use this page on the NALA web site for a Certificate of Attendance form to request credit.

State Bar of California

Under section 9 of the MCLE Rules and Regulations, NALA is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider (Provider number 10856). Each NALA Campus course qualifies for 10 total credit hours. The Legal Ethics course qualifies for 10 hours of ethics.

If you are participating in the NALA Campus seminars to meet the State Bar of California MCLE requirements, please advise NALA Headquarters so that we may provide a certificate of attendance that meets the California requirements. An official record of attendance will be maintained by NALA for at least four years after the completion date.

Florida

These seminars meet the requirements for Florida Registered Paralegals as set forth in Rule 20-6.1 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.

Louisiana State Paralegal Association

The Louisiana State Paralegal Association approves all educational programs offered by NALA for continuing education credit equal to the number of credits approved by NALA for Certified Paralegals, for certification/recertification of Louisiana Certified Paralegals.

North Carolina State Bar - Board of Paralegal Certification

This board has approved for CPE credit the following courses:

1.5 Ethics Hours	NALA Campus LIVE! Basic Ethics: Part 1; Basic Ethics: Part 2; Advanced Ethics; Ethics and Movies; Ethics and Technology; Techno-Ethics
2.0 General Credit	NALA Campus LIVE! programs for Fall 2013 that are 2 hours in length.
1.5 General Credit	NALA Campus LIVE! programs for Fall 2013 that are 1.5 hours in length.

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

NALA Campus LIVE! spring programs have been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education

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62.00 Civil Trial Law

30.00 Criminal Law

6.50 Estate Planning & Probate Law

31.50 Family Law

30.00 Personal Injury Trial Law

3.50 Real Estate Law
10.50 Bankruptcy Law

Click here for the form to request credit from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.