Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
For those just getting started as legal secretaries, NALS…the association for legal professionals offers the accredited legal professional certification credential to applicants who complete a business/legal course from an accredited institution, have one year of general office experience, and pass a multiple-choice examination, which has three components: Communications; The Law Firm: Legal Procedures and Knowledge; and Legal Ethics and Authority. The certified legal professional and professional paralegal credentials are also available. These require a higher level of practical experience and educational achievement, as well as passing an examination. To learn more, visit https://www.nals.org/page/certification.
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