PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION

The Ohio State Bar Association offers a voluntary credentialing program for paralegals.  Individuals meeting the OSBA definition of "paralegal", meeting the eligibility requirements, and passing a written examination will be designated as an "OSBA Certified Paralegal".  This credential, along with a logo provided for the purpose, may be used by the paralegal to the extent permitted by the Supreme Court of Ohio's Rules for the Government of the Bar and Rules of Professional Conduct.

OSBA Paralegal Certification provides a valuable credential for paralegals in Ohio through the use of objective standards which measure the training, knowledge, experience, and skill of paralegals.  It requires a commitment to excellence and will assist lawyers and law firms in identifying the highly qualified paralegal professionals.

PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION INFORMATION

OSBA Paralegal Certification is offered once a year.  Applications for OSBA Paralegal Certification will be accepted January 7, 2008 - March 31, 2008 online on the OSBA web site.  Eligibility information may be found at Paralegal Certification Requirements.  The next exam will be held on May 31, 2008 at the Ohio State Bar Association in Columbus, OH. ( Click here for information on the Refresher Courses.)

(The information above per the OSBA web site.)

Congratulations to two Sinclair Paralegal graduates who passed the Paralegal Certification exam in June, 2007:  Margaret Bowers, with Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. and Deborah Shade, with Bieser Greer & Landis LLP.