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Paralegal Professional Organizations

Networking for Paralegals Although paralegals existed in the U.S. well before then, the paralegal career began to develop rapidly during the1960s and continued to expand with increasing speed throughout the 1970s and 1980s as attorneys and law firms began utilizing … Continue reading

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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

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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

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What’s so good about certification?

Certifications provide enhanced credibility and increased value to any professional designation.  Certification typically requires passing an examination based on certain predetermined qualification specifications following completion of certain specified educational requirements sometimes including minimum work experience prior to taking the exam. … Continue reading

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Professional Associations for Paralegals

There are numerous professional associations that expand the paralegal’s credentials and credibility. The largest professional associations include the National Association of Legal Assistants which is also referred to as NALA, the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), and the American … Continue reading

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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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