Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Association

CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED LEGAL SECRETARY, CCLS®

Certification -
Certification is achieved by passing a comprehensive examination including legal procedures, legal terminology, performance skills, reasoning and ethics, law office administration, communications, and bookkeeping. The locations of the examinations vary, but will take place twice a year in California. (Please see our Calendar of Events for upcoming exam dates.) A minimum of two years experience is required.

Study Groups -
If you are interested in joining a study group, please contact us.

Self Study for the CCLS Exam -
More information concerning the test and tools to use in studying for the test are all available by clicking here.

Recertification -
Once you have become a California Certified Legal Secretary, you must complete 15 hours of continuing legal education within a 3-year period in order to maintain your certification.  Every 3 years, you must submit proof of attendance of at least 15 hours of continuing education to the CCLS Certifying Board.

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