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Established in 2004 at our members request, the Certified PP® designation is an attainable goal for paralegals who wish to be identified as exceptional in all areas of law. The certification is received after passing a one-day, four-part examination. Successful completion of the PP examination demonstrates:

• A mastery of procedural skills and communication skills.
• An advanced knowledge of procedural law, the law library, and the preparation of legal documents.
• A working knowledge of substantive law and the ability to perform specifically delegated substantive legal work under an attorney’s supervision.
• The ability to interact on a professional level with attorneys, clients, and other staff.
• The discipline to assume responsibility and exercise initiative and judgment while adhering to legal ethical standards at all times.

• The same high standard of ethical conduct imposed upon members of the Bar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology and procedures, as well as procedural and substantive law.
• The ability to assume responsibility, exercise initiative and judgment, and prepare substantive legal documents within the scope of assigned authority.
• Attaining this goal demonstrates dedication to professionalism and acceptance of the challenge to be exceptional. Personal motivation is necessary to attain such a goal.

.The exam part(s) are as follows: 

PART 1: Advanced Communications

PART 2: Advanced Legal Procedures, Accounting and Technology

PART 3: Advanced Legal Ethics and Authority

PART 4: Advanced Substantive Law