For over 50 years, NALA’s Certified Paralegal Program has been recognized both nationally and internationally. It has received recognition from both the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and the American Bar Association. On April 30, 2014, the NCCA granted accreditation to our program, making us its only accredited paralegal certification program. Our CP® credential has also been acknowledged by the American Bar Association as a mark of high professional achievement. With our acknowledgments, we pride ourselves on our professionalism while still maintaining lasting relationships with our Certified Paralegals.
What is the Difference Between a Certificate and a Certification?
The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.) has put together an informative guide breaking down the key distinctions between a certificate and a certification. This resource contains a short video, a table, and a comparative PDF to help you understand the differences in terms of training, testing, renewal, and industry recognition. Click here to explore so you can make informed decisions about your professional path.
The Certified Paralegal (CP®) certification is a key to success, respect, and opportunity throughout the legal profession. Here’s why:
- Known as a national professional standard for paralegals
- Acknowledged by the American Bar Association as a mark of excellence
- More than 47 paralegal organizations acknowledge the CP® as the definitive paralegal certification
- Responsive to the needs of paralegals and the fact that this form of self-regulation is necessary to strengthen and expand the development of this career field
- A positive, ongoing, voluntary program to encourage the growth of the paralegal profession, attesting to and encouraging a high level of achievement
