There is a unique intersection where technical videography meets the legal justice system. If you’re looking to elevate your skills with cameras and lighting into a credentialed career, the Certified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS) designation is the path forward. As a CLVS, you don’t just record video; you play a vital role in maintaining the accuracy of the legal record.
Take the next step in your professional journey by registering now for the upcoming CLVS Production Exam. Join us at NCRA headquarters in Reston, Va., from April 30–May 2 to demonstrate your proficiency in the field and join an elite group of professionals dedicated to high-quality legal media production.
During the Production Exam, candidates will run the show at a staged deposition and be graded on their ability to follow video deposition guidelines and to produce a usable, high-quality video of the deposition.
Candidates who attend a May exam date may also register for the optional Hands-on Training that is held in conjunction with the Production Exam. This interactive session will take place Thursday afternoon, April 30. Candidates are strongly encouraged to take this training offered prior to the Production Exam. During the Hands-on Training, CLVS candidates have the opportunity to participate in a mock deposition and gain valuable experience with a camera similar to the one they will use during their test.
Prior to taking the May Production Exam, candidates must have taken the mandatory CLVS Certification Education which is available online through the NCRA Learning Center.
Important dates:
- Registration: March 16 – April 24
- Hands-on Training: April 30 – afternoon
- Production Exam: May 1-2
A third step in the CLVS credentialing process is to take and pass the CLVS Written Knowledge Test (WKT). Candidates for the WKT are required to complete the mandatory CLVS Certification Education online first, as questions on the exam are developed from the educational materials provided. Registration for the next WKT testing period is currently open through March 31 for testing in April. Additional testing dates and information can be found here.
The CLVS Production Exam and Hands-on Training are administered twice a year, in spring and fall. The cost of the exam is $325 for NCRA members and $425 for nonmembers. The cost of the optional Hands-On Training is $200 for NCRA members and $300 for nonmembers. For cost and registration information for the CLVS Mandatory Certification Workshop and the CLVS WKT, visit NCRA.org/CLVS.
NCRA members who hold another credential, such as the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR), can earn 0.25 PDC each after passing the CLVS Written Knowledge Test and the CLVS Production Exam.
Please visit NCRA.org/CLVS for additional information. If you have any questions, email clvs@ncra.org.
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