This research, along with the tremendous amount of research necessary for the certification programs, is conducted by professionals in the field and offer reliable and valid national data. Claims of certified status of legal assistants are verifiable. NALA Headquarters maintains a directory of Certified Legal Assistants which is available to bar associations upon request. Headquarters may be called to verify the certification status of a legal assistant. Any unauthorized use is strictly forbidden.
Certification is valid for five years.
Lifetime certification is not available. Employers are urged to confirm the certified status of a legal assistant. Certification is available to all professionals in the field who meet relevant, objective and consistently applied standards. All applicants meeting this qualification must submit a copy of the school's official transcript showing all courses taken and date of graduation with the application form. For those applying under 1.c., a letter or copy of a certificate of completion must be submitted.