Purpose and Effect of Paralegal Certification Program Q: What is the “Plan for Certification of Paralegals” (the”Plan”)?
The Plan is a self-funded, voluntary certification program of the North Carolina State Bar, the regulatory agency for North Carolina lawyers. The Plan provides incentives to North Carolina paralegals to meet a minimum level of education to become a “North Carolina Certified Paralegal” and a minimum level of continuing education to maintain the certification. The Plan does not restrict the use of the term “paralegal” nor does it differentiate the services between a certified and a non-certified paralegal. However, it does provide a much-needed benchmark to ensure paralegal competency and enhance the quality of legal services provided by North Carolina paralegals.
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