Accredited Legal Professional Certification
An Industry Recognized Credential
Industry Provider – National Association for Legal Support Professionals (NALS)
The National Association for Legal Support Professionals (NALS) is dedicated to providing meaningful, cost effective education for all levels of legal office personnel. Learn more about NALS – nals.org
NALS and LAPSEN have been working together to provide the best offering in legal services training for secondary and post-secondary education. The certification is professional entry level with instruction appropriate for high schools and colleges.
Legal service entities hire as young as 18 years old
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Accredited Legal Professional Certification
The legal services exam pathway provides students with the basic knowledge, skills, and experience to understand the legal system, the legal office and working in the legal field. The high school model can be implemented in 100-120 hours of class time. At the end of the course, students will be able to take the industry certification test.
100 Items ~ 90 Minutes
70 Cut Score
$90 LAPSEN member price
To learn more about testing: Click Here
Support Materials
LAPSEN provides materials and resources for instructors to prepare their students for
1) entry level career success
2) industry recognized credential success
Pathway & Courses
Review the resources for this pathway. Standards, lessons, & materials are available.
Lesson Plans
Supporting lessons for this credential are available to LAPSEN members.
Review
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Instructor Training
There is no required certification for teachers preparing students for this credential.
There is no required train the trainer for teachers for this credential.
Regular training keeping instructors updated in the field is highly encouraged. To see upcoming training for topics covered in this credential – Click Here
Director of Credentialing
Holly Scroggs, Ed.S. – Holly@laspen.org
Holly is an accomplished educator, former police officer, and LPS high school pathway completer!
Reach out to Holly with any questions.
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Accredited Legal Professional Certification Capstone Competencies
This is an outline of the test design. Instructors can use this to crosswalk their instruction to ensure they are covering the necessary content. This is also useful to have students create a review for the certification as they progress through the course content.
Legal Practice Administration and Financial Management 13%
Legal Office Financial Basics
Calendaring
Computer Skills
Written Record Management
Copier/Scan/Fax Basics
Firm Organization/Types of Firms
Trial Management
Legal Client Engagement and Service Skills 17%
Phone Communication
Interview Skills
Client Intake
Customer Service Basics
Legal Professional Skills and Ethics 26%
Professionalism
Ethical Conduct
Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) Awareness
Maintaining Confidentiality/Discretion
Electronic Communications
Social Media
Time Management
Professional Development
Cultural Competence and Diversity
Legal Systems and Terminology 23%
Legal System Structure
Court Levels/Systems:
Preparing for Trial
Trial Procedure
Legal Terminology
Legal Written Communication Skills 21%
Basic Written Communications
Legal Written Communications