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Certified Kentucky Paralegal Examination (CKP Exam)
The CKP Exam is the exam 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 offered to eligible paralegals seeking CKP status. The exam is administered a minimum of two times annually and is held in the spring and fall each year. Eligibility and ongoing certification requirements are set out in the Kentucky Paralegal Association's Professional Standards and Certification Program Policy.
Kentucky Paralegal Association's Professional Standards and Certification Program Policy
Upcoming Exam Information
Date/Time: June 2025 - TBA
Location: Held virtually via ZoomApplications: The Application for the June CKP Examination will be available and posted by March 1, 2025.
Questions: Contact certification@kypa.org
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.
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 CKPP, Inc.
- Where to send the completed application: Fully completed application, registration fee, and all 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
C/O CKP Exam
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.
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.