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Key Facts: NALS ALP Exam

135

Total Questions

NALS ALP overview

Exam Parts

NALS ALP format

4 hrs

Total Time

NALS ALP overview

70%

Passing Score per Part

NALS ALP scoring

Online

Delivery Format

NALS online proctoring

None

Education Required

NALS ALP eligibility

The NALS ALP is delivered online in three parts totaling approximately 135 multiple-choice questions and 4 hours of testing time. Candidates typically must score about 70% on each part to pass. There are no formal eligibility prerequisites, making the ALP an accessible entry-level legal professional certification.

Sample NALS ALP Practice Questions

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1Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

A.The list of clients are on your desk.

B.The list of clients is on your desk.

C.The list of clients were on your desk.

D.The list of clients have been on your desk.

Explanation: The subject is 'list' (singular), not 'clients,' so the verb must be singular: 'is.' Prepositional phrases like 'of clients' do not change the number of the subject. Exam tip: When you see a prepositional phrase between subject and verb, mentally remove it to identify the true subject.

2Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A.The attorney, Ms. Garcia is in court today.

B.The attorney Ms. Garcia, is in court today.

C.The attorney, Ms. Garcia, is in court today.

D.The attorney Ms. Garcia is, in court today.

Explanation: When an appositive (a noun phrase that renames another noun) is nonessential, it should be set off by a pair of commas — one before and one after. 'Ms. Garcia' renames 'the attorney' and is nonessential, so commas go on both sides. Exam tip: Appositives need parallel punctuation on each side.

3Choose the sentence with correct capitalization for a business letter salutation:

A.dear Mr. Smith:

B.Dear mr. smith:

C.Dear Mr. Smith:

D.DEAR MR. SMITH:

Explanation: In a formal salutation, capitalize 'Dear,' the courtesy title ('Mr.'), and the recipient's surname, followed by a colon in a business letter. Use a comma only in informal personal letters. Exam tip: Business letters use colons after salutations; personal letters use commas.

4Which word is spelled correctly?

A.Accomodate

B.Accommodate

C.Acommodate

D.Acomodate

Explanation: 'Accommodate' is spelled with two c's and two m's. It is one of the most commonly misspelled words in English. Exam tip: Memorize commonly misspelled legal and business words such as 'accommodate,' 'separate,' 'occurrence,' and 'judgment.'

5Identify the sentence that uses the correct pronoun:

A.The package was sent to John and I.

B.The package was sent to John and me.

C.The package was sent to John and myself.

D.The package was sent to I and John.

Explanation: After a preposition such as 'to,' use the objective pronoun 'me,' not the subjective 'I' or reflexive 'myself.' A trick is to drop the other person: 'The package was sent to me' is clearly correct. Exam tip: Pronoun case is tested heavily on legal writing portions.

6Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

A.The deposition was scheduled for Monday; however the witness was unavailable.

B.The deposition was scheduled for Monday; however, the witness was unavailable.

C.The deposition was scheduled for Monday, however; the witness was unavailable.

D.The deposition; was scheduled for Monday, however, the witness was unavailable.

Explanation: A semicolon joins two independent clauses. When a conjunctive adverb such as 'however' begins the second clause, place the semicolon before 'however' and a comma after it. Exam tip: 'however,' 'therefore,' and 'moreover' need a semicolon before and a comma after when connecting clauses.

7Which version uses the correct apostrophe placement for the possessive form?

A.The attorneys briefcase is missing.

B.The attorney's briefcase is missing.

C.The attorneys' briefcase is missing.

D.The attorneys's briefcase is missing.

Explanation: A single attorney's briefcase uses apostrophe + s ('attorney's'). If multiple attorneys jointly owned one briefcase, you would write 'attorneys'.' Without context indicating multiple owners, the singular possessive is correct. Exam tip: Singular nouns add 's; plural nouns ending in s add only an apostrophe.

8Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

A.The paralegal is responsible for filing motions, scheduling depositions, and to organize evidence.

B.The paralegal is responsible for filing motions, scheduling depositions, and organizing evidence.

C.The paralegal is responsible to file motions, scheduling depositions, and organize evidence.

D.The paralegal is responsible for to file motions, schedule depositions, and organizing evidence.

Explanation: Items in a series must share the same grammatical form. Here, all three items use the -ing gerund form (filing, scheduling, organizing). Mixing infinitives ('to organize') with gerunds breaks parallelism. Exam tip: Lists in legal documents must always be parallel.

9Which sentence uses the correct word?

A.The judge will here the motion tomorrow.

B.The judge will hear the motion tomorrow.

C.The judge will hare the motion tomorrow.

D.The judge will heer the motion tomorrow.

Explanation: 'Hear' means to perceive sound or to listen judicially; 'here' refers to location. The correct word in this legal context is 'hear.' Exam tip: Watch for homophones such as their/there/they're, your/you're, hear/here, and principal/principle.

10Which sentence uses 'who' or 'whom' correctly?

A.To who should I address the letter?

B.To whom should I address the letter?

C.Who should I address the letter to?

D.Whom should I address the letter?

Explanation: Use 'whom' as the object of a verb or preposition; use 'who' as a subject. Here, 'whom' is the object of the preposition 'to.' A test: substitute 'him/her' (whom) or 'he/she' (who). 'To him' works, so 'to whom' is correct. Exam tip: When in doubt, rephrase with he/him.

About the NALS ALP Exam

The NALS Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) exam, formerly known as the ALS, is the entry-level certification from NALS (the Association for Legal Professionals). The online exam includes approximately 135 multiple-choice questions delivered across three parts covering written communications; office procedures and legal knowledge; and ethics, human relations, and judgment. The ALP credential is designed for new legal professionals, legal studies students, and career-changers entering law firm support roles.

Questions

135 scored questions

Time Limit

4 hours total

Passing Score

Typically 70% per part

Exam Fee

Per NALS schedule (NALS (Association for Legal Professionals))

NALS ALP Exam Content Outline

~33%

Part 1: Written Communications

Grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, sentence structure, mechanics, capitalization, and business correspondence

~34%

Part 2: Office Procedures and Legal Knowledge

Records management, scheduling, filing, and fundamentals of civil procedure, contracts, torts, real property, and court structure

~33%

Part 3: Ethics, Human Relations, and Judgment

NALS Code of Ethics, attorney-client privilege, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, professional conduct, and soft skills

How to Pass the NALS ALP Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Typically 70% per part
Exam length: 135 questions
Time limit: 4 hours total
Exam fee: Per NALS schedule

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NALS ALP Study Tips from Top Performers

1Brush up on grammar, punctuation, and capitalization rules — written communications is one of three balanced parts

2Memorize the NALS Code of Ethics canons and how they apply to common workplace scenarios

3Practice records management, calendaring, and filing system terminology used in law offices

4Learn the basic structure of state and federal court systems and the most common pleadings

5Use timed practice sets to build pace; each of the three parts is shorter than a single sitting exam

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the NALS ALP exam?

The NALS ALP exam contains approximately 135 multiple-choice questions delivered online across three parts.

What is the NALS ALP passing score?

Candidates typically need to score about 70% on each of the three parts to pass the NALS ALP exam.

How long is the NALS ALP exam?

The total testing time for the NALS ALP is approximately 4 hours, divided across three parts.

What was the ALP formerly called?

The ALP (Accredited Legal Professional) was formerly known as the ALS (Accredited Legal Secretary) before NALS rebranded the credential.

Are there eligibility requirements for the NALS ALP?

No formal education or experience is required. The ALP is positioned as an entry-level credential for new legal professionals and legal studies students.

Can I take the NALS ALP exam online?

Yes, NALS administers the ALP exam through online proctoring for all three parts.

What is the difference between the ALP and the NALS PP?

The ALP is the entry-level credential covering basics for legal support work, while the Professional Paralegal (PP) is an advanced credential for experienced paralegals doing substantive legal work.