Reddit reviews Certified Paralegal Review Manual: A Practical Guide to CP Exam Preparation

Hi there!! I'm so sorry for the delay in responding, I am just now seeing your message!

I honestly think that you could study from the review manual and mock exam book on your own and pass the test, especially since you have legal experience. You can retake any individual sections you don't pass, and I think you get a two year window to pass all five sections. Also, having bachelors degrees gives you an advantage because your writing and test-taking skills are probably more advanced than people who don't have college degrees. NALA doesn't say that they grade on a curve, but I have a feeling they adjust the required scores to pass for each testing window based on how the pool of test takers does.

I read each chapter and took notes, then took the practice exams to see which areas I needed to go back and study more. If there was a topic that confused me, I Googled it online. You can find informative YouTube videos geared specifically for the CP exam.

I studied for about a year, although I didn't really crack down until the last six months. I think the next testing window is in January. I think it would be overwhelming to try to get through all the material in just a couple months, but maybe you are more knowledgeable than I am and won't find the material as daunting. The legal questions are on federal law, but you also have to have strong grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills.

You can buy/rent the review book and mock exam on Amazon: CP Study Guide and Mock Examination https://www.amazon.com/dp/1285193245/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_o8-fyb6DCKPCV
Certified Paralegal Review Manual: A Practical Guide to CP Exam Preparation https://www.amazon.com/dp/1285162587/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wf.fyb7R09G0D


The review course I took was in-person through the Central Florida Paralegal Association. CFPA doesn't offer online reviews, but I suggest researching your area to see if there is a local paralegal association that offers reviews. Also any community/state college or university that offers a legal studies program or something comparable would probably either have a review course you could take or resources to help you find one. Like I said in my original comment, I didn't find the particular review course I took to be extremely helpful, but it's worth looking into especially if you can find one that is reasonably priced.

Good luck, feel free to message me with further questions and I will try to answer more promptly!