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There is a lack of professional recognition in the paralegal profession. This is due mostly to the lack of certification standards for paralegals. You don't have to take the CLA or any other exam to work as a paralegal, certification of any sort is currently voluntary.
Since there is no standard requirement or general certification for the paralegal profession, many non-profit and educational organizations have sprung up across the country offering their version of a paralegal certificate.
There are over 800 paralegal programs offered in the U.S., but only about 30% of these are approved by the American Bar Association
Regardless of whether or not certification is required, a paralegal certificate is valuable for pursuing a career as a paralegal. Therefore, if you plan to be a professional paralegal, it may be worth your time to get certified.
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