Paralegal Certificate and National Certification Program

Credential Update (Effective Jan. 1, 2026)

NALS will transition the ALP credential to Certified Legal Support Professional (LSP).
Current ALP holders may continue using their designation; all new and renewed credentials after this date will use LSP.

What You’ll Learn

• Legal terminology, procedures, and ethics
• Legal research, writing, and document drafting
• Pleadings, motions, discovery, and law office procedures
• Practical skills aligned with certification readiness

Program Highlights

• Live, instructor-guided online classes
• Certificate of Completion with 4.5 IACET CEUs
• Built to meet industry standards and exam prep expectations

Certification Path

• Graduates may sit for the NALS ALP/LSP Exam
• NALS Partnered Academy — test through ADRA (exam fee applies)

Requirements & Support

• 18+ with High School Diploma or equivalent
• Instructor access through the LMS and email
• Office Hours: Mon–Fri, 10 AM–4 PM EST
• Up to 6 months allowed to complete the course