The Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam ("PACE") is a proficiency-based exam, designed to test the competency level of experienced paralegals.  It is one of a kind.  Upon successful completion, a paralegal may use the designation “PACE Registered Paralegal,” “Registered Paralegal,” or “RP.”

 

The purpose of PACE is:

• to provide the groundwork for expanding paralegal roles and responsibilities;
• to provide the public and legal community with a mechanism to gauge the competency of the experienced paralegal; and
• to be used in states considering regulation of experienced paralegals.

PACE presents a bold opportunity to all paralegals to advance the profession.  This exam provides hard facts about the competency of experienced paralegals.  While PACE does not address all the possible areas of a paralegal’s work experience, it does provide the legal service industry with a standard from which to evaluate the competency level of experienced paralegals.

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The Application for CLE Credit by Registered Paralegals form has been updated and should be easier for you to complete and submit.  Please note theintroductory paragraphs that provide information on what DOES NOT need approval from the NFPA CLE Coordinator.  Only the first page of the form, with your signature, should be returned to HQ with your request for approval.  I hope the changes will help in your submission and renewal process. 
 
We anticipate an ever more user-friendly version available next year when the NFPA website is revamped. As always, your CLE questions should be directed to Kaye Mullinex, RP or Kaylin Rasar at NFPA Headquarters.
 
Theresa A. Prater, RP
NFPA Vice President and Director of Profession Development

 

 

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