NFPA's Paralegal Certificate Program

The NFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Associations) was formed in 1974. This Federation is a leader in the Paralegal Profession. In 1996, the NFPA initiated the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (also known as PACE). Individuals who take and pass this exam are granted permission to use the designation Registered Paralegal (RP). Without passing the PACE, you may not use the designation RP.

Qualifications for taking PACE include:

• 4 years worth of paralegal experience that took place before December 31, 2000
  
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• An associates degree from an accredited (or ABA approved) paralegal program in paralegal studies; along with 6 years worth of paralegal experience
  
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• The completion of a paralegal program along with a bachelor's degree along with 2 years worth of paralegal experience
  
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• A bachelor's degree in any course of study along with 3 years worth of paralegal experience.