LLLT Corner
What is a lllt?
A limited license legal technician, also known as a legal technician or a LLLT, is licensed by the Washington Supreme Court to advise and assist people going through divorce, child custody, and other family law matters in Washington.
Legal technicians consult with and advise clients, complete and file necessary court documents, help with court scheduling, and support clients in navigating the legal system. LLLTs are well trained, experienced, and competent legal professionals who may be able to provide individuals with the legal help they need.
What are the areas LLlts can practice in?
Currently, LLLTs are able to offer legal advice and services to clients in family law matters.
The LLLT Board is studying a new proposed practice area for legal technicians known as Consumer Money and Debt law.
How do I become a LLLT?
Education Requirements
- Associate's Degree or higher in any subject
- LLLT Core Curriculum: 45 credits of legal studies courses that must be taken at a school with an ABA-approved or LLLT Board-approved paralegal program or at an ABA-approved law school. These course must include the following subjects:
- Civil Procedure, minimum 8 credits
- Contracts, minimum 3 credits
- Interviewing and Investigation techniques, minimum 3 credits
- Introduction to Law and Legal Process, minimum 3 credits
- Law Office Procedures and Technology, minimum 3 credits
- Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis, minimum 8 credits
- Professional Responsibility, minimum 3 credits
As a Highline College student, these requirements will be met through both the Paralegal AAS or Paralegal Plus Certificate programs.
Washington colleges approved to teach to LLLT Core Curriculum are:
- Edmonds Community College
- Highline College
- Spokane Community College
- Tacoma Community College
- Whatcom Community College
- University of Washington Continuum College
Examinations Requirement
There are three examinations to pass to be licensed as a LLLT:
- Paralegal Core Competency Exam (PCCE)
- Tests basic paralegal knowledge and skills learned in the LLLT Core Curriculum
- Administered by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA)
- Taken after finishing the LLLT Core Curriculum
- Required with passing grade before applying for the LLLT exams
- Not required if you have a limited time waiver
- LLLT Practice Area Examination: Tests knowledge of a specific practice area, e.g., family law.
- LLLT Professional Responsibility Examination: Tests knowledge of LLLT ethics.
Both LLLT exams are administered by WSBA. Apply for LLLT exams after practice area curriculum or during practice area curriculum if you will finish 18 days before the exams. See LLLT Examination page for more information about the LLLT exams.
Experience Requirement
- 3,000 hours of substantive law-related work experience as a paralegal or legal assistant supervised by a lawyer prior to licensing.
- Experience acquired no more than three years prior to, or 40 months after, passing the LLLT practice area exam.