To ensure test results are valid, the test is administered by PES, an independent firm. This exam provides hard facts about the competency of experienced paralegals. While PACE does not address all the issues of regulation, including certification and licensing, it does provide the legal service industry with an option to evaluate the competency level of experienced paralegals. As members of a self-directed profession, all paralegals should consider the vital role the profession performs within the legal service industry. PACE is independently monitored and well-structured.
PACE provides test results across practice areas and, possibly, state-specific laws.
While the test is offered on a voluntary basis, all experienced paralegals are encouraged to sit for the exam. NFPA is committed to ensuring the paralegal profession responds to the changing needs of the public and legal service industry. In voting to develop PACE, NFPA's membership took a bold step toward addressing the future issues facing the profession. Click here for a listing of RPs. Every RP Should Know to be aware of the ways the PACE credential can be used and information on registraton of CLE credits.