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March - April 2012March - April 2012
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The Profession
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On June 11, 2011, 188 paralegals took the Paralegal CORE Competency Exam™ pilot test at 12 test sites across the country. Of the paralegals who completed the test, 148 achieved a passing score of 550 or better. Those paralegals are the very first CORE Registered Paralegals™ and have earned the right to use the CRP™ credential. Congratulations to all who passed!
Please check the NFPA website frequently for additional information and updates concerning the roll out of the computer based version of the exam in November. Please address any questions to pace-ambassador@wspaonline.org
The following are the paralegals from Washington who passed the PCC exam:
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Roxanne R
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Auge, CRP
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Tacoma
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WA
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Irene R.
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Ballard, CRP
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Mercer Island
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WA
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Christina S.
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Brett, CRP
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Maple Valley
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WA
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Anne
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Carraturo, CRP
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Kent
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WA
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Teri S.
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Dean, CRP
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Lacey
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WA
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Laura
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Genoves, CRP
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Seattle
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WA
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Jennifer I.
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Griffiths, CRP
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Bellevue
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WA
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Helen L.
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Halloran, CRP
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Seattle
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WA
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Glenda
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Hanson, CRP
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Seahurst
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WA
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Gretchen M.
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Haydel, CRP
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Tukwila
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WA
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Angela
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Houck, CRP
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Seattle
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WA
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Ghia A.
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Jones, CRP
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Puyallup
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WA
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Mary R.
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Landis, CRP
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Bellingham
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WA
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Melissa
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Macdonald, CRP
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Seattle
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WA
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Marsha L.
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Milroy, CRP
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Burien
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WA
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Jason
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Proctor, CRP
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Seattle
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WA
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Asa
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Rubman, CRP
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Poulsbo
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WA
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Denice M.
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Town, CRP
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Seattle
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WA
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Marietta
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Zintak, CRP
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Seattle
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WA
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The following is the text of WSPA's letter to the Supreme Court in support of the proposed Admission to Practice Rule 28 which would create a new category of legal service provider known as a Legal Technician. (Click here to see a copy in PDF). ------------- April 28, 2009 Honorable Gerry L. Alexander
and Justices of the Supreme Court
Temple of Justice
415 12th Ave. SW
P.O. Box 40929
Olympia, WA 98504-0929
Re: Support of Proposed APR 28 - Legal Technician Rule
Dear Chief Justice Alexander:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on proposed Admission to Practice Rule 28 (the "Rule") submitted for consideration to the Supreme Court by the Washington State Practice of Law Board (the "Board").
The Washington State Paralegal Association ("WSPA") recognizes the hard work and dedication of the members of the Board commissioned by the Court under General Rule 25. Having followed the activities of the Board for several years, including attending Board meetings and public hearings, WSPA strongly endorses the Board’s work in the creation of the Rule as directed by the Court.
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Updated - June 15, 2012:
The Washington Supreme Court has approved an order creating a new Admission to Practice Rule 28 which creates a new category of non-attorney legal service provider in Washington State. For more information and to read the court's order, click here.
The Washington State Practice of Law Board (POLB) has published a proposed "Admission to Practice Rule" that would create a new category of legal service provider known as a Legal Technician. The initial legal specialty area contemplated to make use of this new category of service provider would be Family Law.
The Washington State Supreme Court accepted comments on the proposal through April 30, 2009.
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WSPA SALUTES
WASHINGTON STATE PARALEGAL PROGRAMS
AND STUDENT LEADERS
In recognition of the service of student leaders at certain schools that
have formed Paralegal Student Associations, WSPA is pleased to provide
a free, one-year Student Membership in our Professional Association.
If you are an Administrator or Teacher at a Washington paralegal program that offers a Student Paralegal Association or similar legal association, please contact WSPA President Brenda Cothary (president@wspaonline.org) so that we can properly salute your student on our web site and provide them their free WSPA Membership.
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