The advanced paralegal certification (APC) designation means that a legal assistant

A) has passed a test demonstrating general legal competence.
B) has passed a bar exam.
C) has passed a test demonstrating competence in a legal specialty.
D) is a member of the APC, a legal assistant organization.

Advanced Paralegal Certification

A qualification indicating a higher level of expertise in paralegal studies, usually obtained through further education and testing.

Legal Specialty

An area of law practice that focuses on a particular field or subject of law.

General Legal Competence

The basic ability to understand, participate in, and engage with legal processes.