Q:  How do I maintain my certification in good standing?

A:  CKPs must follow all program requirements found in the KPA's Professional Standards and Certification Program policy. CKPs are encouraged to stay up to date regarding all responsibilities outlined in the Certification Program Policy.

Q:  Where can I find a copy of the KPA's Professional Standards and Certification Program policy? 

A:  The policy is posted here. 

Q:  Where do I report my CLE credits?

A:  CLE credits are to be reported directly to KPACC on a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Certificate of Attendance Form. The form and supporting documentation must be emailed directly to certification@kypa.org. 

Q:  What supporting documentation is required when I submit CLE credits earned for activity conducted by a KPACC-approved sponsor? 

A:  If activity was sponsored by a KPACC-approved sponsor listed under Section 9.02(A)(1) of the policy, you must submit the KPACC CLE Form and 1) the certificate of attendance issued to you by the sponsor or 2) other documentation verifying your completion of credit(s) and showing credit hour(s) eligibility or the time (minutes) duration of the activity. 

Q:  What supporting documentation is required when I submit CLE credits earned for activity conducted by a sponsor that is not a KPACC-approved sponsor? 

A:  If the activity was sponsored by a provider other than one of the KPACC-approved sponsors, you must submit the KPACC CLE Form and 1) the certificate of attendance issued to you by the sponsor or 2) other documentation verifying your completion of credit(s) and showing credit hour(s) eligibility or the time (minutes) duration of the activity and 3) the seminar brochure, outline or agenda, or program materials provided by sponsor.

Q:  Can I see my CLE credit balance on the website? 

A:  No. Not at this time. However, you may contact KPACC to verify if our CLE totals match your records of CLE submissions. 

Q:  May I carry over excess CLE credits? 

A:  Yes. Carry over credits are outlined in Section 9.01(G) of the Certification Program Policy. 

Q:  I won't be able to complete the required CLE credits by the end of the year. May I request an extension? 

A:  Yes. Extension requests for completing credits are outlined in Section 9 of the Certification Program Policy. The required form can be found here.

Q:  I won't be able to complete the membership requirement by the specified time. May I request an extension?

A:  Yes. Requests for membership extension are outlined in Sections 5.05 and 10.01 of the Certification Program Policy. The required form can be found here. For more membership information click here. 

Q:  My certification was revoked. May I apply to get my certification back? 

A:  Yes. The process for obtaining your certification after being revoked is outlined in Section 9.01 of the Certification Program Policy. The required form can be found here. 

Q:  May I voluntarily withdraw from the CKP program? 

A:  Yes. The process for voluntary withdraw is outlined in Section 12 of the Certification Program Policy. The required form can be found here.