ABOUT US

MISSION

To empower paralegals, legal researchers and allied quasi-legal professionals in the Philippines through comprehensive certification training, fostering ethical competence and enhancing access to justice for all. CPLR, INC. is committed to equipping quasi-legal professionals with the knowledge, skills, and integrity necessary to provide effective legal support and contribute to a just and equitable society.

VISION

To be the leading organization in the Philippines, recognized for advancing the professional standards of paralegals, legal researchers and allied quasi-legal professions. CPLR, INC. envisions a nation where competent and ethical quasi-legal professionals play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and equitable administration of justice, bridging the gap between legal resources and the communities they serve.

CORE VALUES

CPLR, INC. believes in and strongly holds the following six (6) core values, each of which represents one corner of the CPLR, INC. logo:

  1. Competence and creativity (Noryoku to Sozo-sei)
  2. Professionalism and proactivity (Puroishiki)
  3. Lifelong learning (Shougai Gakushuu)
  4. Reliable and rigid assessments (Hyoka)
  5. Technology and technique (Gijutsu)
  6. Continuing improvement (Kaisen and Kodawari)

The Certified Paralegals & Legal Researchers Training Center, Inc. (CPLR, INC.) has been incorporated by practicing lawyers, law graduates, law professors and seasoned paralegals for the purpose of launching seminars, training programs and certification programs designed to equip enrollees with the proper knowledge, understanding and skills in law and in legal and court processes in preparation for their employment as legal secretaries, legal assistants or quasi-legal professionals in law firms, legal departments, and other law-related jobs not only in the private sector but also in any agency of or office in the Philippine government. The goal also includes the provision of the best pre-law experience for law enthusiasts planning to undergo legal education and to assist in their lifelong learning journey.

CPLR, INC. is the first-ever institution in the Philippines with paralegal certification and affiliation. While giants in this field like the University of the Philippines (UP) and the Villasis Law Center (VLC) also conduct paralegal trainings, it is only CPLR, INC. that maintains a roll of affiliates that enjoy certain affiliation benefits such as but not limited to free and/or discounted perks such as seminars, notes, and other forms of learning experience.

ACCREDITATION

CPLR, INC.’s corporate purpose of conducting seminars, trainings, and certification programs and its objective of admitting affiliates have been approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Registration No. 2023070108599-01.[1] Its roster of program consultants includes lawyers engaged in court litigation and those who teach as law school professors.

While the Supreme Court (SC) regulates the practice of law (the profession of lawyers or licensed attorneys) and the Legal Education Board (LEB) regulates law schools, CPLR, INC.’s corporate authority flows from the state imprimatur granted by the SEC and it relies on the caliber and experience of its lawyer-lecturers in the field of litigation and legal education.

CPLR, INC. does not require any license or authority from the Civil Service Commission (CSC) because it is presently not a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provider. Nonetheless, CPLR, INC.’s trainings and programs may be considered informal or nonformal learning activities within the purview of Section 3 of Republic Act (RA) No. 10912, also known as the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016.

Currently, the programs offered by CPLR, INC. are not affiliated with or connected with any foreign accreditation or foreign institution. Considering that these programs are designed for and around Philippine procedural and substantive laws, an affiliate or fellow of CPLR, INC. is not expected to be proficient in paralegal or legal research work abroad.

CPLR, INC. does not require any license or authority from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) because the paralegal profession, the legal research profession and other allied quasi-legal professions are not regulated by law or any licensure examination. Also, no license or authority is required from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), or the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Office (MCLEO) because paralegal and legal research functions are not within or under the jurisdiction of any of them.

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[1] To check company registration status, please visit https://checkwithsec.sec.gov.ph/check-with-sec/index and input CPLR, INC.’s company registration number.