The CFLA examination is administered through the Certifying Board of FLA, Inc. in conjunction with the FLA, Inc. mid-year meeting in the Spring and the annual meeting in September. A two-day CFLA review course has been established and is offered prior to the midyear and annual meetings. FLA, Inc. has developed a CFLA study guide which is available from FLA, Inc. Headquarters at a cost of $37.50 plus shipping (the price is subject to change; please contact FLA, Inc. for more information).
The exam takes three hours and is limited to Florida law. The first part of the exam covers ethics and general Florida Law which includes the Florida court system and terminology. All questions must be answered. Part two covers seven substantive areas:
The test comprises true/false questions, short answer essay questions,
and multiple choice questions. There are three questions from each of the
substantive areas. An examinee must answer a total of six questions and
may select any combination of questions from the substantive areas. The
examinee may not answer more than six questions. Only the first six questions
answered are graded.
Upon successful completion of the CFLA examination, a legal assistant becomes authorized to use the designation "CLA, CFLA." CFLAs are required to have 30 hours of continuing legal education credit over a five-year period to maintain their CFLA certification which must be directly applicable to Florida law. Proof of continuing legal education must be submitted to and is maintained by the Certifying Board.
Information regarding the dates of the next study course and examination may be obtained from the headquarters office of FLA, Inc.: