Contact: Sharon Fisher
April 18, 2008

MECC to be site for Certified Paralegal/Certified Legal Assistant Exam

Individuals seeking certification as a paralegal or legal assistant can take the examination at Mountain Empire Community College on July 11 and 12. The CLA/CP examination is a two-day comprehensive examination based on federal law and procedure.

According to the National Association of Legal Assistants, the CLA/CP credential signifies that a legal assistant is capable of providing superior services to firms and corporations. National surveys consistently show Certified Legal Assistants are better paid and better utilized in a field where attorneys are looking for a credible, dependable way to measure ability.

The credential has been recognized by the American Bar Association as a designation which marks a high level of professional achievement. The CLA/CP credential has also been recognized by over 47 legal assistant organizations and numerous bar associations.

May 15 is the deadline for applying to sit for the July examination. For information, contact Beth Snodgrass at 523-7462 or bsnodgrass@me.vccs.edu.

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