Paralegal Certification

The certification process for paralegals takes place in two steps: Application and Examination.

Step I: Application

The first step is initiated by the applicant and begins with a review of CLE activity. Applicants must meet a minimum, 30-hour requirement of TBLS approved courses in the specialty area.

The applicant then completes a Certification Application in the specialty area, pays an application filing fee and upon TBLS approval, proceeds to the Examination step.

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Step II: Examination

This step consists of the preparation for, and successful completion of, a day-long examination on the applicable subject matter. An examination fee is required. The TBLS provides applicants with specialty area exam specifications covering knowledge, skills and subject matter to assist in preparation.

Exams are administered once each year, and the results are mailed to each applicant. Upon receiving a passing score, the Certification Application for specialty area is approved and a Certificate of Special Competence is prepared.

Please call us at 1-800-204-2222, ext. 1454, or 512-453-7266 in Austin, if you have questions. We'll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the certification process.