Overview

Florida Certified Paralegal Workshop

October 22, 2011

October 23, 2011 - FCP Exam (Optional)

What is the FCP certification? (Florida Certified Paralegal)
In 1980, the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. (PAF, Inc) established its Certification Program to complement the National Association of Legal Assistants' CLA program. Its purpose was to provide a standard for measurement of advanced skills and knowledge in Florida law of those persons who have already achieved the national CP/CLA certification.

The University of Central Florida and PAF, Inc. have formed a partnership in order to deliver a comprehensive, in-depth study session just prior to the administration of the FCP Examination. Experts in Florida law will deliver up-to-date information through the 8-hour continuing education program.

Participants may also utilize the course for continuing education credits and will not be required to take the FCP examination.  Continuing Education Credit is pending.

About the Exam

The FCP examination* is administered through the Certifying Board of PAF, Inc. in partnership with the UCF study course offering. The FCP examination is a threehour, in-depth examination that covers Florida law. The exam consists of multiple choice, true/false, matching questions, and an essay in the chosen specialty.

The test will have two sections: (1) Ethics, Civil procedure and Florida General Law that includes Florida’s Court System, basic criminal law, basic property law, basic estate and probate law, basic family law and basic business law and (2) the additional choice of either real estate, probate law, business law, family law or criminal law.

Participants must have the CP/CLA designation in order to be eligible for the Florida certification. The certifying examination will be offered at the University of Central Florida (main campus), Health and Public Affairs building, room 111. 20 hours of continuing education will be awarded by NALA upon successful passage of the exam.

Study Guide
FCP Study Guide has been updated and can be obtained directly from PAF by sending $85.00, to PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA, INC., Post Office Box 301, West Palm Beach, FL  33402-0301
(561) 833-1408

See PAF Website: http://www.pafinc.org
Or Margie Averill maverill@verolaw.com

Featured Speakers

Estate Planning/Probate/Trust Administration  
Speaker: Dr. Robert Magill, J.D.   
University of Central Florida

Dissolution of Marriage 
Speaker: Dr. Gina Fromang, J.D.  
University of Central Florida

Contract Law & Business Organizations 
Speaker: Dr. Brett Meltzer, J.D.   
University of Central Florida

Florida Court System; Terminology & Test Tips     
Speaker: Dr. Kathy Cook, J.D.   
University of Central Florida

Real Estate   
Speaker: Dr. Kathy Cook, J.D.   
University of Central Florida

Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 
Speaker: Dr. Abby Milon, J.D. 
University of Central Florida

Ethics
Speaker: Dr. Abby Milon, J.D.
University of Central Florida

Criminal Law 
Speaker: Chad Cronon, J.D.
Adjunct Professor,
University of Central Florida

Dates, Times, and Locations

UCF/PAF Workshop
Saturday, October 22, 2011
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 7:30
UCF Health and Public Affairs Building 1
Room 111 (Main Campus) 

FCP Exam (optional)
Sunday, October 23, 2011
7:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. 
UCF Health and Public Affairs Building 1
Room 111 (Main Campus) 

Fees
UCF/PAF Class
$125.00 (PAF, Inc. members)
$150.00 (non-members)

FCP Exam - Optional 
See PAF Website: http://www.pafinc.org
Or Catherine Louise: clouisepaf@hotmail.com

Study Guide
FCP Study Guide has been updated and can be obtained directly from PAF by sending $85.00, to PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA, INC., Post Office Box 301, West Palm Beach, FL  33402-0301
(561) 833-1408

NALA CLE Approval Request:
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Area Hotels and Reservations

(Please contact hotel directly and ask for UCF rate)

Radisson (407) 658-9008

La Quinta Inn (407) 737-6075

Hampton Inn & Suites (407) 282-0029

Hilton Garden Inn (407) 992-5000

Homewood Suites (407) 282-0067

Courtyard by Marriott (407) 277-7676

Holiday Inn (407) 275-9000

(More information regarding hotel and dining accommodations in the UCF area is available on the UCf website at www.ucf.edu/prospectives/ under the Campus and Community Section.)