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 responsive to 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

The Certified Paralegal Program sets paralegals a part in the workplace. Having the certification from NALA, sets you up as an industry leader capable of contributing to your company each and every day.

Successful completion of both exam sections (Knowledge and Skills) is required to obtain the CP credential. In order to apply for the CP Program, a paralegal must first be eligible. Once an applicant has been approved, they will then proceed with taking the CP Exam.

To determine if you are eligible to take the CP Exam, please select the category that best applies to you:

• Enrolled in or graduated from a paralegal program

• Obtained a bachelor’s degree in any field

• Seven years of experience as a paralegal

Established in 1976, the CP Certified Paralegal® program has enabled the profession to develop a strong and responsive self-regulatory program offering a nationwide credential for paralegals. The CP Certified Paralegal® program establishes and serves as a National professional standard for paralegals

This means identifying those who have reached this standard.

Credentialing program is responsive to the needs of paralegals and responsive to 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.