May 30, 2012 ... Since 1986, NALA has conducted nationwide utilization and compensation surveys. A portion of the survey looks at the duties and responsibilities of paralegals. Since 2000 the survey has included a section used by the Certifying Board which presents the major areas of the Certified Paralegal examination, and topics within those areas, and asks the respondent to rate the importance and frequency of each item. In February of 2012, an updated survey was released to NALA members and non‐members who are included on our mailing list. Results of the survey are utilized by the Certifying Board as part of the critical information needed to keep the certification program in pace with the paralegal career and ensure the program’s ongoing work place relevance to those seeking to become certified. The job task analysis study included survey development, survey distribution, compilation and analysis of the survey results, and development of the examination specifications. The survey was distributed electronically. Two rating scales, importance and frequency, were use to evaluate the relevance of the content items with regard to on the job performance. ...

Paralegal Certificate Program - Online: Additional Course Details. Legal Studies Programs. University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education. The benefits ...You can review the material as many times as necessary for full retention of the information. You benefit from direct interaction with the instructor and other students by way of email and a discussion board. You have 14 weeks to complete the online program (i.e., up to 7 weeks to complete Paralegal Certificate Program, Segment 1 and up to 7 weeks to complete Paralegal Certificate Program, Segment 2). You must complete Paralegal Certificate Program, Segment 1 and Paralegal Certificate Program, Segment 2 to be awarded a Certificate of Program Completion. You will submit your assignments and exams via e-mail.

NCPA. NORTH CAROLINA PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION, INC. Forum. ForumNorth Carolina Paralegal Association, Inc. Summer 2004. FOUNDED. 1980 ...North Carolina’s paralegals may soon be able to obtain certification through the State Bar’s Plan for Certification of Paralegals. Read the history of the certification movement in NC, the proposed plan, and how it may affect you! Plus... NCPA 2004 Salary and Work Survey Winning Essays from Student Scholarship Contest

In as little as six months, you can begin a new career as a professional paralegal — one of the nation’s fastest-growing, high-demand fields! Working in the center of America’s legal system Paralegal, lawyer’s assistant and legal assistant are all titles used interchangeably to describe individuals who work side by side with attorneys and other professionals in the practice of law. Paralegals are active in nearly every aspect of law. Working under an attorney’s supervision, their job responsibilities include interviewing clients and witnesses, drafting and processing legal documents, and conducting legal research. ...

Receive a certificate of attendance after each course (80% required). Opportunity to earn a UNA Paralegal Studies Certificate (mounted and suitable for ...Designed to give you a strong working knowledge of the legal system. • Ability to handle tasks once performed only by attorneys. • Curriculum prepares you to sit for the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) exam – www.nala.org (for more information). • Classroom instruction from attorneys and paralegals with extensive experience in the legal field. • Classes usually meet once a week for eight weeks. In order to complete the program within one year, two courses may be offered during the same week, so you may be attending two evenings per week. • Registration fee includes all materials or textbooks (textbooks may not be required for each class) • Receive a certificate of attendance after each course (80% required) Opportunity to earn a UNA Paralegal Studies Certificate (mounted and suitable for displaying)