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
The 2011 paralegal certification applications will be available in January. Click here to begin or make edits to your application.
(Note: You will need your OSBA member login to begin the application. If you are not a member of the OSBA or have forgotten your login information you can call our member service center to get help with that information. The OSBA member service center number is 1-800-232-7124.)
OSBA Paralegal Certification is offered once annually. Applications for OSBA paralegal certification will be accepted Jan. 2011 through March 30, 2011, online here on the OSBA Web site. Eligibilty information may be found below at Paralegal Certification Requirements.
OPEC Refresher Review Course 2011
OPEC will be again offering its Refresher Course for the OSBA Paralegal Certification Exam. The cost of the course is $100, which includes the mandatory topics and your choice of any two specialty topic sessions, the study outline and handouts.
For information, please contact Brandy Merryman at (614) 236-6885 or bmerryman@law.capital.edu.
Note: Attendance at any review or refresher course is not a requirement of OSBA paralegal certification. Likewise, attendance at the course is not a guarantee of success on the examination. Attendance of any review or refresher course is purely at the discretion of the applicant.
OSBA Paralegal Certification
Complete list of OSBA Certified Paralegals
Click the link above for a complete list of OSBA certified paralegals.
Information on becoming an OSBA Paralegal Certification
Frequently Asked Questions
Click the link above to get answers to most frequently asked questions.
Paralegal Certification Requirements
Click the link above to obtain the OSBA Paralegal Certification Requirements. Please read requirements completely before completing the application for paralegal certification.
Paralegal Certification Written Exam Information
Click the link above to obtain the OSBA Paralegal Certification Exam topics and general exam information.
Become an OSBA Paralegal Member
Not a current OSBA paralegal member? Click the link above for more information about the benefits of joining the OSBA as an associate member, and to download a paralegal membership application. Benefits include discounts on certification application and exam fees and free CLE throughout the year.
Certificate of Attendance
Paralegals may use the certificate of attendance form as a helpful tool in providing proof of attendance at a CLE event. You may also use any certificate of attendance provided by the CLE provider. No certificate of attendance is needed for CLE taken through the Ohio State Bar Association. If the event has not been pre-approved by a certifying body (NALA, NFPA, OSBA or Ohio Supreme Court Commission on CLE), provide a seminar brochure, along with the certificate of attendance.
Click here for an OSBA CLE Calendar.
For more information on the Paralegal Certification Program contact Melissa Quick, certification manager, at (800) 282-6556 ext. 4411 or e-mail mquick@ohiobar.org.