Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
Credential: Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
Credentialing Agency: NALS - The Association for Legal Professionals
Renewal Period: 5 years
Accredited Legal Secretary (ALS) is the basic certification for legal professionals. Candidates must have completed one of the following requirements to take the written examination; an accredited business/legal course, NALS Legal Training Course, or have one year of general office experience. Candidate needs to take and pass a four-hour, three-part exam that includes knowledge areas on written communications, office procedures and legal knowledge, and ethics, human relations, and judgment.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 1 year
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 5 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
NALS - The Association for Legal Professionals
P.O. Box 470348
Tulsa, OK 74147
Phone: (918) 582-5188
Fax: (918) 582-5907
Contact Page
Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must complete an accredited business/legal course.
Option 2:Candidate must have completed NALS Legal Training Course.
Option 3:Applicant must have one year of general office experience.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidate must agree to follow the NALS Code of Ethics.
Written Exam
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Written Communications
- Grammar and Word Usage
- Punctuation
- Number Usage
- Capitalization
- Spelling
- Composition and Expression
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Office Procedures and Legal Knowledge
- Office Procedures
- Legal Knowledge
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Ethics, Human Relations, and Judgement
- Ethics & Ethical Considerations
- Human Relations
- Judgment
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) examination:
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RECERTIFICATION
Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
Renewal Period: 5 years