Legal Careers
Certifications & Organizations
Requirements & Benefits
100

Supports attorneys with research and case prep

What is Paralegal?

100

Organization that awards the CP credential for paralegals.

NALA

100

One typical step to become a notary public

Apply to the state and get commissioned (often training/exam)

200

Types verbatim records of trials and depositions; often earns the RPR

What is Court Reporter

200

RPR stands for this court reporting certification.

Registered Professional Reporter

200

One reason certifications matter in legal careers

Proof of skills/credibility; better jobs/pa

300

Runs a law office calendar and paperwork; key admin role

Legal Secretary

300

Required licensing exam to practice law in a state.

The Bar Exam

300

Besides the Bar Exam, one common requirement to be a licensed lawyer.

Earn a Juris Doctor (JD) degree

400

State-commissioned to witness signatures on important documents.

Notary public

400

Group that offers the CCEP credential for compliance pros.

SCCE

400

One requirement to earn the CP (Certified Paralegal)

Paralegal education/experience + pass the CP exam

500

Represents clients in court; must pass a state bar exam

Lawyer

500

Credential issued by states to officially witness signatures and use a seal.

Notary commission (Notary Public commission)

500

Role that leads a company’s law-and-policy compliance and a matching credential.

Compliance officer; CCEP

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