Which exam should I apply for?

Both the CRP™ and RP® credentials have received national acknowledgement as a benchmark of excellence from the American Bar Association (ABA) and U.S Courts for fee petition recognition. Here’s some information to help guide your decision:

• The Paralegal CORE Competency Exam® (PCCE®) was developed to assess the knowledge, skills and ability of early-career and entry-level paralegals. It establishes your education has prepared you for many types of paralegal work and helps you stand out from others whose schooling and experience are otherwise similar. Those who have passed the PCCE® may proudly display the CRP™ ® designation after their name.
  
  PCCE® Test Specifications
  
  Download the PCCE® Brochure
  

• The Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam® (PACE®) is for those with not only a comprehensive education in paralegal studies but also years of practical experience.  Earning the RP® designation by passing the PACE® Exam shows that you are one of the best in the field! Due to the advanced nature of this exam, the eligibility requirements for the PACE® are more restrictive.
  
  PACE® Test Specifications
  
  Download the PACE® Brochure
  

PCCE® for the CRP™ Credential

Are you Eligible to take the PCCE® exam?

Requirements for a paralegal to take PCCE® include work experience and education. The paralegal cannot have been convicted of a felony nor be under suspension, termination, or revocation of a certificate, registration, or license by any entity. Additionally, the candidate's experience must meet one of the following options:

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PCCE® Fees

Members: $300

Non-members: $325

NFPA Exam Fees are non-refundable. Before applying, applicants should confirm their ability to document their eligibility per the above list and the required documentation outlined here and be prepared to take the exam within 90 days from approval. NFPA is unable to comment on individual eligibility without a submitted application.

Apply for the PCCE®!

PACE® for the RP® Credential

Are you eligible to take the PACE® exam?

Requirements for a paralegal to take PACE® include work experience and education. The paralegal cannot have been convicted of a felony nor be under suspension, termination, or revocation of a certificate, registration, or license by any entity. Additionally, the candidate's experience must meet one of the following options:

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PACE® Fees

Members: $325

Non-members: $350

NFPA Exam Fees are non-refundable. Before applying, applicants should confirm their ability to document their eligibility per the above list and the required documentation outlined here and be prepared to take the exam within 90 days from approval. NFPA is unable to comment on individual eligibility without a submitted application.

Apply for the PACE®!

Prometric Testing Info

Our testing Vendor is Prometric; candidates may sit for the exam at over 200 Prometric testing sites across the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, or test remotely via ProProctor.

• Interested in testing from home? View this demo to learn more: Demo of the ProProctor® experience
• Click here to check if your computer meets the requirements to use ProProctor® before scheduling
• No additional fees required to choose the remote proctoring option
• As always, your Authorization to Test email upon application approval will contain details regarding both testing options. You are unable to obtain testing date options or information until you have received your approved application and ATT email

For the PACE® exam, you will have 4 hours to complete 200 multiple choice questions.

For the PCCE® exam, you will have 2.5 hours to complete 125 multiple choice questions; 15 of those questions do not count towards your score.

Questions? Check our FAQ!

Answer not in the FAQ? Contact us at certifications@paralegals.org.