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Certified Kentucky Paralegal (CKP) Examination
The CKP Exam, which is based on the Kentucky Paralegal Association's (KPA) Paralegal Professional Standards of Conduct, the Kentucky Rules of Professional Conduct, and general principles of business and legal ethical conduct, is offered to eligible paralegals seeking CKP status. The exam is administered a minimum of two times annually. Eligibility and ongoing certification requirements are detailed in the KPA's Professional Standards and Certification Program Policy.
If you have questions, please contact certification@kypa.org.
Kentucky Paralegal Association's Professional Standards and Certification Program Policy
What to Expect
KPA provides a guide on what to expect. Click here.
All applicants are encouraged to read the guide as linked above. Selected portions are provided below.
Applying for the Exam
- Registration Fee: $100.00, by check or money order made payable to Certified Kentucky Paralegal Program, Inc. (CKPP, Inc.)
- Application must be submitted in typewritten form.
- The Application, registration fee, and all required supporting documentation must be mailed to the address below. Do not send via Certified Mail. Our address is unable to accept certified mail. Any mail sent certified will be returned to sender.
Kentucky Paralegal Association
Attn: Certified Kentucky Paralegal Examination
P. O. Box 2675
Louisville, KY 40201-2675
- Postmark Date: Applications are deemed received as of the postmark date.
- Review of Application: Applications are reviewed by the KPA Certification Committee (KPACC). Applicants can expect a response to their application within 2-4 weeks of the post-mark date. Response will be sent via email to the email address provided on the application.
- Study materials are provided at no charge and can be found here.
Taking the Exam
- Time allowed to complete the exam: Two (2) hours
- Style of Exam: 40 true/false or multiple-choice questions on the subject of Ethics
- Exam Material:
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- Questions on the exam are permutated from the study material documents.
- It is important that candidates read all study guide material provided in preparation for the examination.
- Passing Score: A minimum passing score of 70% is required to earn the Certified Kentucky Paralegal credential.
QUESTIONS
If you have additional questions regarding the KPA's Certified Kentucky Paralegal Program, please contact the Kentucky Paralegal Association Certification Committee (KPACC) directly at certification@kypa.org.