TBLS Fees & Application Schedule

TBLS Fees

Current fees are listed below. In all instances, fees are "per specialty area". Examination fees are refundable if you notify the TBLS in writing prior to the exam date. Please note that all fees are under review and subject to change.

Schedule

Key dates for the certification process are listed below. However, both fees and scheduled dates are subject to change, so please visit this site frequently during your application process for the most current information.

Attorney Fee Schedule

 FeesKey Dates
Certification Application$150.00March 5, 2012 Filing Deadline
2012 TBLS Attorney Examination Fee$250.00Exam Date October 22, 2012
Laptop Fee$50.00 
Recertification Fee (every 5th year of Certification)$50.00March 5, 2012 Deadline
Annual Reporting Fees$125.00March 5, 2012 Deadline
Attorney Appeal$50.0015 days after notice
Administrative Reinstatement$100.0030 days after notice
Certification Application Resubmit Fee$50.00 

Paralegal Fee Schedule

 FeesKey Dates
Paralegal Certification Application$50.00March 30, 2012 Filing Deadline
Paralegal Exam$100.00October 13, 2012
Recertification Fee (every 5th year of Certification)$15.00March 30 Deadline
Annual Reporting Fee$25.00March 30 Deadline
Administrative Reinstatement$20.0030 days after notice