Certified Legal Investigator (CLI)
Credential: Certified Legal Investigator (CLI)
Credentialing Agency: National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI), Certified Legal Investigator (CLI) credential is an intermediate career-level certification recommended for legal investigators. Legal investigators assist attorneys by reviewing police reports and discovery materials, analyzing and photographing crime or accident scenes, interviewing parties and witnesses, obtaining signed or recorded statements, performing background investigations, preparing documentary and demonstrative evidence, recommending experts and testifying in court. Legal investigators must exhibit the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. The Certified Legal Investigator (CLI) certification requires various exams. Candidates must devote the majority of their practice to negligence investigations for the plaintiff, and/or criminal defense, and be employed by either a law firm or an investigative firm. Candidates must be licensed, if required, by the state in which he/she is practicing or employed. They must also have a minimum of five years verifiable related work experience.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Legal Investigator (CLI)
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 5 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required.
Exam Requirements
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI)
235 N. Pine Street
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: 866-520-6254
Fax: (517) 372-1501
Email: val@julianvail.com