For paralegals who have already achieved the CLA/CP certification and who wish to obtain an additional credential, there is the CLA Advanced Paralegal Certification program. Currently, eligible paralegals can take courses and then an exam in the following areas of law:
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Contract Management/Contracts Administration
Discovery
Social Security Disability
Trial Practice
Business Organizations: Incorporated Entities
Trademarks
Personal Injury - Core Courses
Personal Injury - 8 Practice Area Courses
NALA also plans to introduce the following exams :
Criminal Law
Land Use
The exams and courses are all taken on-line.
Check the NALA website (www.nala.org) for the most up-to-date information.
One thing that hasn't changed is the requirement to pass the CLA/CP exam before sitting for the Advanced Certification exams!
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