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CERTIFIED KENTUCKY PARALEGAL (CKP) PROGRAM
The Kentucky Paralegal Association offers a voluntary certification program for paralegals. The Certified Kentucky Paralegal (CKP) Program recognizes paralegals who have met defined levels of education, experience, and professional standards. Individuals who successfully pass the CKP Examination and maintain other program requirements are authorized to use “CKP” or “Certified Kentucky Paralegal” following their name.
The purpose of the Kentucky Paralegal Association’s Certified Paralegal Program is to implement Kentucky SCR 3.700 for paralegals in Kentucky by establishing a procedure for paralegal certification, which will promote competence and high standards of professional responsibility, including the Kentucky Paralegal Association’s Paralegal Professional Standards of Conduct. This is accomplished by setting minimum training, work experience, and education requirements for eligibility to be designated a Certified Kentucky Paralegal. The ultimate purpose of this self-regulation program is to improve the quality of legal service in Kentucky and make it more readily available to the public. Certification of qualifications and commitment to high professional and ethical standards by paralegals will lead to appropriate recognition of the substantial and essential contribution paralegals make to the provision of legal services in Kentucky.
Additional information is contained in the Kentucky Paralegal Association Professional Standards and Certification Program Policy available here, and by contacting the KPA's Certification Committee at certification@kypa.org.
UPCOMING CERTIFIED KENTUCY PARALEGAL EXAM
Upcoming Exam Information
Date: Fall 2025Schedule: TBA
Location: Held virtually via Zoom
Applications: CLOSED. The application period for the June 28, 2025 CKP Exam began on April 7, 2025, and closed on June 12, 2025. Applications are no longer being accepted.
The application period for the November examination will open in fall 2025, and an announcement regarding the new application period will be posted here when available.
Questions: Please contact us at certification@kypa.org.
KPACC Continuing Legal Education Certificate of Attendance Form
Certified Kentucky Paralegals: Beginning July 1, 2024, all CLE credits must be submitted by email to KPACC at certification@kypa.org. KPACC no longer accepts submission of CLE credits by mail. If you require a special accommodation, please reach out to KPACC at certification@kypa.org.
Please note: In addition to the KPACC-approved CLE Certificate of Attendance form, it is the responsibility of the CKP to secure and provide supporting documentation to the KPACC, including, but not limited to, the CLE sponsor’s certificate verifying CLE accreditation and attendance and/or completion of credit(s). See 9.01(F) of the KPA's Professional Standards and Certification Program policy.
KPACC is a Volunteer Committee: The Kentucky Paralegal Association Certification Committee (Committee or KPACC) is the Committee, appointed by the KPA Board of Directors, which is responsible for implementation and enforcement of the Kentucky Paralegal Association’s Paralegal Professional Standards of Conduct and Continuing Legal Education requirements for its members who have obtained the status of CKP.