Credential Renewals
Once earned, designations must be renewed through NFPA every two (2) years.
PACE®
Renewal Fee – Members $100; Non-members $125
To maintain the RP® credential, twelve (12) hours of continuing legal education is required every two (2) years. This must include at least one (1) hour in legal ethics and one (1) hour in DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) courses. CLEs must be attended, or completed in the case of a webinar, within the two (2) years since the last renewal. Example: If the renewal date is 6/1/2020 then all CLEs must have been completed between 6/1/2018 and 6/1/2020.
Visit NFPA’s website for more information [ Renew your CRP or RP Credential - National Federation of Paralegal Associations (paralegals.org)].
PCCE™
Renewal Fee – Members $65; Non-members $100
To maintain the CRP™ credential, eight (8) hours of continuing legal education is required every two (2) years. This must include at least one (1) hour in legal ethics and one (1) hour in DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) courses. CLEs must be attended, or completed in the case of a webinar, within the two (2) years since the last renewal. Example: If the renewal date is 6/1/2020 then all CLEs must have been completed between 6/1/2018 and 6/1/2020.
Visit NFPA’s website for more information [ Renew your CRP or RP Credential - National Federation of Paralegal Associations (paralegals.org)].
CLE Approval
NFPA has identified certain CLE providers that are automatically approved for credential renewals. Others require prior approval. Visit NFPA’s website for details [Continuing Legal Education (CLEs) | National Federation of Paralegal Associations (paralegals.org)].
NFPA now permits its member organizations, including the VPO, to approve CLE providers for its members. Effective April 5, 2021 the VPO adopted Guidelines for Third-Party CLE Approvals. Links to the Guidelines, Application form and Certification Flowchart are available below: