Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) Exam Prep
Document | 2026/2027 Edition | NALA
Certification
250 Verified Practice Questions with Detailed
Rationales | Updated Per Latest NALA
Guidelines | Graded A+
About This Resource
This comprehensive exam bank is designed for candidates
pursuing the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) / Certified
Paralegal (CP) credential through the National Association of
Legal Assistants (NALA) for the 2026/2027 cycle. It
features 250 exam-style questions with verified answers and
,detailed rationales covering the core domains tested on the
exam: legal ethics, litigation, legal research, and substantive law.
The NALA CLA/CP exam validates a paralegal's knowledge and
professional skills through multiple-choice and essay questions.
Exam Overview
The NALA CLA/CP certification is a nationally recognized
credential that demonstrates professional competence in the
legal assistant field. The exam tests candidates on:
• Legal Ethics – Professional responsibility, confidentiality,
and the unauthorized practice of law
• Litigation – Civil procedure, pleadings, discovery, motions,
and appeals
• Legal Research – Primary/secondary authority, citation,
and case law analysis
, • Substantive Law – Contracts, torts, property, criminal law,
and administrative law
• Communication and Judgment – Writing, analysis, and
critical thinking skills
How to Use This Test Bank
• Each question is presented in multiple-choice format (A, B, C,
D) with the correct answer highlighted
• Detailed rationales explain the legal reasoning behind the
correct answer
• Incorrect options are analyzed to clarify common pitfalls
• Content is updated to reflect the 2026/2027 NALA exam
blueprint
, SECTION 1: LEGAL ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
(Questions 1-50)
Question 1: A paralegal is tasked with drafting a motion for
summary judgment in a complex commercial litigation case. The
supervising attorney provides a draft that includes an argument
based on a case that the paralegal knows has been overruled.
The attorney instructs the paralegal to file the motion as drafted.
Which action best complies with the NALA Code of Ethics and
Model Rules of Professional Conduct?
A) File the motion as instructed, relying on the attorney's
authority.
B) Refuse to file the motion and report the attorney to the state
bar.
C) Inform the attorney of the overruled case and document the
conversation, but follow the attorney's final directive if the
Document | 2026/2027 Edition | NALA
Certification
250 Verified Practice Questions with Detailed
Rationales | Updated Per Latest NALA
Guidelines | Graded A+
About This Resource
This comprehensive exam bank is designed for candidates
pursuing the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) / Certified
Paralegal (CP) credential through the National Association of
Legal Assistants (NALA) for the 2026/2027 cycle. It
features 250 exam-style questions with verified answers and
,detailed rationales covering the core domains tested on the
exam: legal ethics, litigation, legal research, and substantive law.
The NALA CLA/CP exam validates a paralegal's knowledge and
professional skills through multiple-choice and essay questions.
Exam Overview
The NALA CLA/CP certification is a nationally recognized
credential that demonstrates professional competence in the
legal assistant field. The exam tests candidates on:
• Legal Ethics – Professional responsibility, confidentiality,
and the unauthorized practice of law
• Litigation – Civil procedure, pleadings, discovery, motions,
and appeals
• Legal Research – Primary/secondary authority, citation,
and case law analysis
, • Substantive Law – Contracts, torts, property, criminal law,
and administrative law
• Communication and Judgment – Writing, analysis, and
critical thinking skills
How to Use This Test Bank
• Each question is presented in multiple-choice format (A, B, C,
D) with the correct answer highlighted
• Detailed rationales explain the legal reasoning behind the
correct answer
• Incorrect options are analyzed to clarify common pitfalls
• Content is updated to reflect the 2026/2027 NALA exam
blueprint
, SECTION 1: LEGAL ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
(Questions 1-50)
Question 1: A paralegal is tasked with drafting a motion for
summary judgment in a complex commercial litigation case. The
supervising attorney provides a draft that includes an argument
based on a case that the paralegal knows has been overruled.
The attorney instructs the paralegal to file the motion as drafted.
Which action best complies with the NALA Code of Ethics and
Model Rules of Professional Conduct?
A) File the motion as instructed, relying on the attorney's
authority.
B) Refuse to file the motion and report the attorney to the state
bar.
C) Inform the attorney of the overruled case and document the
conversation, but follow the attorney's final directive if the
