Navigation Rule change offers work experience pathway to Florida Registered Paralegal status
New rules have kicked in that allow paralegals to qualify for the Florida Registered Paralegal Program by work experience alone.
Earlier this year, the Florida Supreme Court amended Bar Rule 20-3.1 to create an option for someone to become a Florida Registered Paralegal “via an attestation of paralegal work experience from an employing or supervising attorney.”
Specifically, “Designation by Attestation” allows paralegals to qualify under the FRP Program if they have five years of work experience out of the eight years immediately preceding the date of the application. Paralegals who apply under this subsection will also be required to show proof of completing 30 hours of general continuing education, 10 hours of ethics or professionalism, and 3 hours of technology. All courses must be accredited by The Florida Bar, the National Association of Legal Assistants, or National Federation of Paralegal Associations to count for this requirement.
