Certified Kentucky Paralegal Examination (CKP Exam)

The CKP Exam is based upon the KPA’s Paralegal Professional Standards of Conduct, the Kentucky Rules of Professional Conduct and general principles of business and legal ethical conduct, and offered to eligible paralegals seeking CKP status. The exam is administered a minimum of two times annually and is held two times each year. Eligibility and ongoing certification requirements are set out in the Kentucky Paralegal Association'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  

Eligibility


Eligibility criteria and a checklist of supporting documentation required to be submitted can be found here.


Application

The Application for the Certified Kentucky Paralegal Exam will be posted here when application period opens.


Constructive Credit

 The Notice of Intent to
Seek Constructive Credit
form will be posted here when the applicant period opens.

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.

 Preparing for the Exam

  • Study materials are provided at no charge and can be found here.

Taking the Exam

  • Time to take exam: Two (2) hours 
  • Style of Exam: 40 true/false or multiple-choice questions on the subject of Ethics 
  • Exam Material: 
    • 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. 

Applying for the Exam

  • Registration Fee: $100.00, with check made payable to Certified Kentucky Paralegal Program, Inc. (CKPP, Inc.) 
  • Where to send the completed application: Fully completed application, registration fee, and all required supporting documentation must be mailed to the below address. Do not send via Certified Mail. Our address is unable to accept certified mail. Any mail sent certified will be returned to sender by USPS. 

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.  

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. 

 

Kentucky Paralegal Association
P. O. Box 2675
Louisville, Kentucky 40201-2675
 

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