NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) / Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) (CP/CLA) Exam Blueprint

CP/CLA

200Questions
360 minDuration
75Passing Score
$250Price
5 yearsValid For
1Languages
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Exam Domains

1 Communications Weight not published
2 Ethics Weight not published
3 Legal Research Weight not published
4 Substantive Law Weight not published
5 Administration of Client Legal Matters Weight not published

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice
FormatLinear; CP exam is two separate parts (General Knowledge + Specialty Law)
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsOne valid government-issued photo ID. Name must match NALA registration exactly.
RenewalRequired -- CP/CLA and PACE certifications valid for 5 years. Renewal requires 50 CE credits earned through NALA-approved continuing education. Credits may include legal seminars, webinars, self-study courses, and professional development activities. A minimum number of credits must be NALA-approved.
PrerequisitesOne of the following: (1) Graduation from an ABA-approved paralegal program; (2) Graduation from a paralegal program at an accredited school with at least 60 semester hours; (3) Bachelor's degree plus 1 year of paralegal experience; (4) High school diploma/equivalent plus 7 years of paralegal experience under attorney supervision
Retake PolicyContact NALA for current retake waiting period and fee structure. Full exam fee required for retake attempts.
LanguagesEnglish

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