ALA Eligibility & Registration 2

Question 1

An applicant for the CLM exam has a bachelor's degree and 5 years of legal management experience, but only 2 years are in a supervisory role. Do they meet the eligibility requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because total experience exceeds the minimum

Answer

CLM eligibility with a bachelor's degree requires a minimum of 5 years of legal management experience; supervisory hours are not a separate gating requirement.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the CLM application review process?

Accepted Answer

To verify that applicants meet published eligibility criteria before they can register

Answer

The application review ensures each candidate satisfies education and experience prerequisites before being cleared to schedule the exam.

Question 3

A legal administrator holds an ALA membership but has allowed it to lapse. How does this affect CLM exam eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Active ALA membership is required at the time of application and testing

Answer

Candidates must maintain active ALA membership throughout both the application and examination process.

Question 4

Which document is typically required when a CLM applicant holds a degree from an institution outside the United States?

Accepted Answer

An official credential evaluation from a recognized foreign credential evaluation service

Answer

Foreign degrees must be evaluated by an approved credential evaluation service to confirm equivalency to a U.S. degree.

Question 5

Under which scenario would a CLM candidate be required to submit additional work-history documentation during the application process?

Accepted Answer

When their experience spans multiple employers over the qualifying period

Answer

Candidates whose qualifying experience is accumulated across more than one employer typically must provide documentation verifying each period of employment.

(ALA) Association of Legal Administrators CLM Practice Test

(ALA) Association of Legal Administrators CLM Practice Test

ALA Eligibility & Registration 2