I also plan to take the Knowledge Exam this year. Since the study group won't resume until the fall, I'd love to connect with others in the meantime to discuss the chapters before the online study group opens later this year.
Original Message:
Sent: 04-03-2026 09:36
From: Tanya Weedon
Subject: Virtual Study Group
Hi everyone! I'm Tanya from Charlotte, NC, and I'm diving into CP exam prep. I'd love to join a study group. I'm aiming for the May/June exam window, but if I'm late to that cycle, I'm happy to align with the next one. Looking forward to supporting each other through this!
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Tanya Weedon
Senior Paralegal
Charlotte NC
Original Message:
Sent: 04-03-2026 08:20
From: Julie May, ACP
Subject: Virtual Study Group
Hi, Nilska!
Thanks so much for reaching out. I'm with the Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association (SMPA) in Tennessee, and I lead our NALA CP® study group. We're a NALA Affiliate, and our virtual study group is open to SMPA members nationwide.
Our Spring session began on January 28 and will wrap up in mid‑April. The next study group will start in September or October (date to be announced).
All sessions are recorded, and participants receive notes, outlines, and supplemental resources. If you'd like to join us, please visit smparalegal.org. Annual dues are $75, and the study group is included as a member benefit.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Best,
Julie May, ACP
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Julie May ACP
Advanced Certified Paralegal
Knoxville TN
Original Message:
Sent: 04-03-2026 07:56
From: Nilska Portnoy
Subject: Virtual Study Group
July, when is the next virtual study group? I would like to join in. Are you able to add me to the list and provide any study material that will be used?
I think is great that new paralegal are able to join this type of community. I've been looking for a study group for a while now. University rarely have this available to their students.
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Nilska Portnoy
Fort Lauderdale FL
Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2026 19:41
From: Julie May, ACP
Subject: Virtual Study Group
Paralegals: It's time to turn your career goals into credentials. ✨
A new year brings new opportunities to advance in your profession. If 2026 is the year you plan to tackle NALA's Certified Paralegal (CP®) Exam, the Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association (SMPA) is here to help you succeed.
SMPA's remote study group - offered as a member benefit - is designed to keep you motivated, accountable, and prepared. Past study groups have helped paralegals across the country successfully prepare for and pass the NALA CP® exam.
📚 Study Group Details
Start Date: January 28, 2026
Format: Zoom
Schedule: Weekly meetings, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. EST
Duration: 12 weeks (approx. 1 hour per session)
💡 Membership: smparalegal.org | $75/year | Associate membership available for out‑of‑state participants
📩 Registration: SMPA.getcertified@gmail.com
✅ Make 2026 the year you earn your Certified Paralegal credential - a nationally recognized mark of excellence in the paralegal profession.
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Julie May ACP
Advanced Certified Paralegal
Knoxville TN
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