NALS offers members and nonmembers the opportunity to sit for three unique certifications dedicated to the legal services profession. The exams are of varying levels and are developed by professionals in the industry.

ALS…the basic certification for legal professionals and PLS…the advanced certification for legal professionals are two certifications dedicated to legal professionals of all types. The third certification is dedicated to those professionals performing paralegal duties. The Professional Paralegal, (PP), certification was developed by paralegals for paralegals. Each of the three certifications is developed by NALS and takes advantage of the more than 75 years of experience and dedication to the legal services industry only NALS has to offer.

Prepare for your certification exam online in the
Online Learning Center!

NALS offers continuing legal education and exam preparation in the Online Learning Center and through the Online Study Group.

The following links will take you to more information about NALS certifications, where future testing is occurring and study options:

• ALS ... the basic certification for legal professionals
• PLS ... the advanced certification for legal professionals
• PLS Recertification
• PP ... Professional Paralegal certification
• PP Recertification
• Testing Sites
• Certification Comparison Chart
• Study Materials
• Pass List
• Online Study Group
• Legal Training Course
• Online Learning Center