4. Student A was granted a Level 1 Certification, then was able to upgrade the same to Level 2 Certification during her junior year. However, she failed a subject, which means her Level 2 Certification shall be revoked. What are her remedies? Will this mean the revival of the validity of her Level 1 Certification or can she just reapply for Level 2 Certification again, subject to the condition that she passes the failed subject?

by | Jun 24, 2021

The Level 1 Certification will not be revived, however Student A may re-apply for a Level 1 Certification to complete his or her CLEP requirements. Also, he or she may not re-apply for a Level 2 Certification until he or she has passed the failed 3rd year law courses....

5. Is there a possibility to continue the law student practice beyond the CLEP program? For example, student has already finished the CLEP program but would like to continue the level 1 practice until 3rd year or at least prior to the level 2.

by | Jun 24, 2021

The validity of the certifications ends/terminates upon completion of the CLEP course. Should the law student wish to continue with the limited practice of law, e.g. as a volunteer to the law clinic, he or she must secure a new certification. ——–...

6. Is it possible that law schools will just offer Level 2 Certification for its CLEP during 4th year? In the process, CLEP subjects are spread out in the curriculum. This may possibly save time, other resources and allow students the appropriate/sufficient time to be academically ready for the program.

by | Jun 24, 2021

Yes. The law school may opt for Level 1 or Level 2 certification only or both. It is desirable, however, that the law school will offer both certifications later so that more students may be certified as law student practitioners. ——– See Sec. 4 of...

2. 85% of our students are working, some work in law offices and courts, can they complete the number of hours in their own offices? What are the rules on externship for law students who are already working in trial courts? Will their hours working in the court be considered?

by | Jun 24, 2021

No, hours working in court will not be credited to CLEP. CLEP is a law school activity; exercise of profession is different from law practice; hours spent as a student is not the same as hours spent as an employee. ——–Please refer to Sec. 2 of the...