NALA’s 2024 Annual Report reflects not only a year of strong growth, innovation, and collaboration, but also five decades of unwavering commitment to advancing the paralegal profession.
Nala Education All continuing education programs are available to all who want to participate. NALA members receive significant discounts on registration fees.
NALA’s Certified Paralegal (CP®) credential is a nationally-accredited certification that recognizes paralegals who have successfully completed a rigorous and comprehensive exam on knowledge and skills that are valuable in the profession.
NALA is a member-driven association. That means our members are the key to our success. Their dedication, participation, and enthusiasm within both NALA and the paralegal field are the reasons we continue to grow. Joining NALA gives you access to a number of benefits that can help you advance your paralegal career.
NALA is a nonprofit organization, 501 (c) (6), representing 15k+ paralegals, who are individual members or members of NALA Affiliated Associations. NALA is a membership organization. This means that the individual members of NALA are the leading force of NALA programs and policies.
NALA Certified Paralegal Program Overview Established in 1976, the Certified Paralegal (CP) credential is key to respect and opportunity throughout the legal profession. Becoming a NALA Certified Paralegal means you have successfully passed a rigorous examination of the knowledge necessary to be an effective paralegal. Earning this credential is a proud achievement that comes with a career ...
The NALA Certified Paralegal Credential distinguishes you as a standout professional in the legal field, demonstrating your expertise, dedication, and readiness to lead in a competitive workplace.
While NALA does provide various study materials for the exam, you are not required to purchase any of NALA’s materials in order to take the Exam. There are a variety of resources available to examinees by NALA and other authors. The Certified Paralegal Examination is a comprehensive assessment based on federal law and procedure.