Are you starting to study for the paralegal certificate exam and need to know which study guide will be best for you? This article will give an overview of what study guides are available for anyone who is getting their paralegal certification through testing.
NALA Exam
CLA/CP Study Guide and Mock Examination is a self-study guide designed to help you 
improve your test-taking skills. This guide contains three parts: Part 1 gives an overview of test-taking facts such as information on grading, testing centers, and fees. Part 2 provides a weekly study plan which guides you through which topics should be studied during which week and can keep you focused during your studies. Part 3 is the mock exam itself and the answer key.
Certified Paralegal Review Manual: A Practical Guide to CP Exam Preparation has pretty 
much the same divisions; however, Part 2 is not notated as a weekly study plan. The following topics are covered in part 2:
1. Communications.
2. Human Relations and Interviewing.
3. Ethics.
4. Judgment and Analytical Ability.
5. Legal Research.
6. Legal Terminology.
7. General Law.
8. Administrative Law.
9. Bankruptcy Law.
10. Business Organizations.
11. Contract Law.
12. Criminal Law.
13. Estate Planning and Probate.
14. Family Law.
15. Litigation.
16. Real Estate Law.
This edition is a 2011 paralegal certificate study guide.
PACE Exam
PACE Study Manual gives an overview of the five topics covered on the PACE Exam.
PACE Advanced Exam
PACE Secrets Study Guide: PACE Test Review for the Paralegal Advanced Competency 
Exam includes what the authors refer to as the five secret keys to PACE success. These secrets are
- Time is Your Greatest Enemy,
- Guessing is Not Guesswork,
- Practice Smarter, Not Harder,
- Prepare, Don’t Procrastinate, and
- Test Yourself
PACE Flashcard Study System covers:
- Conflicts of Interest,
- The Tickler System,
- Docket Control,
- Interviewing Prospective Clients,
- Steps in Legal Analysis,
- Expert Witnesses,
- Sole Proprietorship,
- Partnership,
- Case Management,
- Types of Legal Documents,
- Client Legal Matters,
- Types of Discovery,
- Types of Legal Authorities,
- Communication Skills,
- Docket Control System,
- Administration,
- Basic Steps of Legal Writing,
- Principles of Applying Past Laws,
- Briefs, Effective Filing Systems,
- Proper Use of Language,
- Basic Responsibilities,
- Physician-Patient Privilege,
- Attorney Work Product,
- Authorizations and Releases,
- Billing Systems,
- Managing Work flow,
- Professionalism,
- Closing Statement,
- Bench Trial,
- Impeachment,
- Limited Liability Company,
- Court Decisions,
- Proofreading,
- Statutes,
- Jurisdiction,
- Literal Interpretation,
- Intrinsic Factors,
- Standing,
- Legal Capacity,
- Ethical Walls,
- Conflicts Check,
- Prospective Clients,
- Attorney-Client Privilege,
- Client Database,
- Computerized Databases,
- Legal Research, and
- Maintaining Legal Resources
Studying for your paralegal certificate can be simple if you have the right tools. Take a look at these study guides to find the best one for you and you should be on your way to earning your paralegal certificate.