CERTIFICATIONS
NALS offers members and nonmembers the opportunity to sit for three unique certifications dedicated to the legal services profession. The exams are of varying levels and are developed by professionals in the industry. ALP…the basic certification for legal professionals and PLS…the advanced certification for legal professionals are two certifications dedicated to legal professionals of all types. The third certification is dedicated to those professionals performing paralegal duties. The Professional Paralegal, (PP), certification was developed by paralegals for paralegals. Each of the three certifications is developed by NALS and takes advantage of the more than 83 years of experience and dedication to the legal services industry only NALS has to offer.
NALS offers continuing legal education and exam preparation through the Online Study Group offered through www.nals.org
NALS offers members and nonmembers the opportunity to sit for three unique certifications dedicated to the legal services profession. The exams are of varying levels and are developed by professionals in the industry. ALP…the basic certification for legal professionals and PLS…the advanced certification for legal professionals are two certifications dedicated to legal professionals of all types. The third certification is dedicated to those professionals performing paralegal duties. The Professional Paralegal, (PP), certification was developed by paralegals for paralegals. Each of the three certifications is developed by NALS and takes advantage of the more than 83 years of experience and dedication to the legal services industry only NALS has to offer.
NALS offers continuing legal education and exam preparation through the Online Study Group offered through www.nals.org
ALP
Accredited Legal Professional…the basic certification for legal professionals
Current Number Certified: 3,193
Current Number Certified: 3,193
PLS/CLP
Professional Legal Secretary…the advanced certification for legal professionals
Current Number Certified: 5,723
Current Number Certified: 5,723
PP
Professional Paralegal
Current Number Certified: 561
Current Number Certified: 561