What are the benefits of advanced certification for paralegals?
Since its inception in 1982, there has been little doubt that paralegal specialty certification has had a positive impact on employers and paralegals. Surveys have shown consistently that those with specialty certification are billed at higher rates by firms and receive higher compensation. Those with the certification are also those with more experience and expertise. Firms and corporations may use specialty certification to enhance their HR and employee development programs. Through this program, firms are provided an economical way to: . . . support and provide professional development efforts of paralegals . . . support identification and pursuit of professional goals for nonlawyer staff . . . enhance duties and responsibilities of nonlawyer staff Those with the advanced certification have already achieved the CLA/CP credential. They have already demonstrated mastery of skills and knowledge tested by the two-day CLA/CP written examination. The subjects tested are: • written communi
