As set out in the KPA Professional Certification Program Policy, Section 9.02(A), continuing legal education (CLE) activity is approved for KPACC CLE credit if the Committee determines that the activity is conducted by a KPACC approved CLE Sponsor and meets the criteria set out under Section 9.02(B). 

KPACC Approved CLE Sponsors include, but may not be limited to:

• • Any legal and other education program sponsor conducting activity approved for CLE credit by the Kentucky Bar Association under SCR 3.650. KBA Accredited CLE Programs can be found here.
  • Any legal and other education program sponsored by the Kentucky Paralegal Association.
  • Any legal and other education program sponsored by local paralegal associations within Kentucky.
  • Any legal and other education program sponsor conducting activity approved for CLE credit by the American Bar Association or a state Bar Association within the United States.
  • Any legal and other education program sponsored by a national paralegal association, including, but not limited to, the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), or a state or local Paralegal Association within the United States.
  • Paralegal studies or legal education courses within a curriculum approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) or in substantial compliance with ABA approval guidelines, or offered by an ABA accredited law school within the state of Kentucky. Restrictions apply. See Policy Section 9.02(A)(1)(f).
  • Courses taken in preparation for non-KPA sponsored paralegal certification or law-related specialty exams, including courses sponsored by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) for Certified Paralegal (CP) and Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) credentials and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations for the PACE RP® credential. Restrictions apply. See Policy Section 9.02(A)(1)(g).
  • Successful completion of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) or National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) certification or specialty exams. Restrictions apply. See Policy Section 9.02(A)(1)(h).