In Florida, only post-baccalaureate certificate programs are recognized by the FRP program. National certification, including the CP that many paralegals in Florida hold, is offered by the three national paralegal associations. The exams require education, training or a combination of both.
Information about the exams, eligibility requirements, and recertification is available here. Currently there are four national exams from which to select. To qualify to sit for this exam, paralegals must already be NALA-certified CPs and must promise to uphold high ethical and professional standards.
The FCP designation helps paralegals distinguish themselves as experts in Florida state law. The Florida State Bar, acting under Florida Supreme Court Rule 20, offers voluntary registration of paralegals who meet eligibility criteria. It also provides educational opportunities to aspiring and professional paralegals, including continuing legal education.
PAF has 12 local chapters and sponsors its own paralegal credential and its local chapters have five classes of memberships:. You might want to consider joining an optional, voluntary membership organization such as the ones below.
They can help put you in touch with continuing legal education, networking opportunities and more:. Home About Contact. Toggle navigation. Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Successful completion of this national, comprehensive, two-day written exam entitles paralegals to use the designation "CLA or CP" after their names.
This signifies that these paralegals are capable of providing superior services to the law firms and companies who employ them and are eminently qualified to perform those services. Visit nala. In , NALA initiated a new web-based format for the advanced certification program.
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