Paralegal Flashcards

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Paralegal Flashcards

Paralegal exam tests paralegal knowledge of people who have graduated from a legal assistant program or have completed any bachelor degree program. The exam takes place at schools and universities act as CLA/CP testing centers in the Virgin Islands, Washington, D.C. and all states excluding Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.

The two-day exam always begins on a Friday in March/April or December. The exam is based on federal law and procedure and covers the following:

Day One:

• Communications, human relations and interview techniques (75-80 questions and one essay to be completed in one and a half hours)

• Judgment and analysis (45-55 questions and one essay to be completed in two and a half hours)

Day Two:

• Ethics (80-90 questions to be completed in one hour)

• Legal research (90-100 questions to be completed in one and a half hours)

• Substantive law (two hours), which includes 80-100 questions as well as five subsections of 40-45 questions that cover the American legal system and four sections from:

• Administrative law

• Bankruptcy

• Business organizations/corporations

• Contracts

• Family law

• Criminal law and procedure

• Litigation

• Probate and estate planning

• Real estate

Written booklets involving objective (true/false, multiple choice and matching) questions and essay questions. Certification sets individuals apart as competent paralegals and Legal Assistants.

NALA members pay $250, and non-members pay $275 to take the exam. Retake fees are $60 per section. The Veterans Administration covers the fees for qualified veterans.

Disclaimer:

This application is just an excellent tool for self-study and exam preparation. It's not affiliated with or endorsed by any testing organisation, certificate, test name or trademark.