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Tips for Passing the CLA or CP Exam
In order to pass the exam, you will find pointers in this article to: Know the syllabus Know the exam schedule Know the test prep resources available to you According to Legal Assistant Today magazine, the oldest two certification exams … Continue reading
Studying for Certification
Every officially recognized definition of a paralegal includes language providing that paralegals may become qualified for the duties of their profession by either work experience or formal educational training. Such a broad variety of means for entry into a professional … Continue reading
NALS: The Association for Legal Professionals
The National Association for Legal Secretaries evolved from casual meetings during 1929 of legal secretaries discussing things that were affecting their jobs into a national organization by 1949. NALS, claiming the honor of “oldest association formed for legal support professionals”, … Continue reading
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National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) / Certified Paralegal (CP) The National Association of Legal Assistants (“NALA”) is an association comprised of four autonomous boards or committees with its headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Certifying Board, the Advanced Paralegal Certification Board, the … Continue reading
American Alliance of Paralegals
AAPI Certification The American Alliance of Paralegals is all about education, training, and advancing the paralegal’s job as a profession. It focuses on continuing the education and training of each individual paralegal as its way to accomplish its primary goal, … Continue reading
Paralegal Licensure – License to What?
Paralegal Licensure A paralegal who gains professional licensure has a far better advantage than those who do not. Paralegals are not legally required to obtain professional licensure but it is in their best interest if they desire to succeed in … Continue reading
Paralegal Certification – What’s it all about?
There are two types of distinctive marks that a paralegal takes on once they complete a paralegal course, and get their certification. The first is called the CLA. CLA stands for certified legal assistant. The term CLA was established in … Continue reading
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