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Law schools, bar exam, CLE, and legal education in Alaska.

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Alaska

Law Schools

ABA-accredited JD programs in Alaska

Seattle University School of Law — Alaska Hybrid Hub

Anchorage, Alaska — Alaska has no in-state ABA-accredited law school. Seattle University's Flex JD program partners with UAA to offer a hybrid hub in Anchorage.

Alaska

Paralegal Programs

Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs

ABA-Approved

University of Alaska Anchorage — Legal Studies Program

Anchorage, Alaska — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved BA in Legal Studies, AAS in Paralegal Studies, and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate. One of only two ABA-approved programs in the state.

ABA-Approved

University of Alaska Fairbanks — Paralegal Studies

Fairbanks, Alaska — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AAS in Paralegal Studies offered through the Community and Technical College. Available mostly online with in-state tuition for all students.

Alaska

Court Reporter & Captioning Programs

Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training

Alaska Shorthand Reporters Association

Professional organization promoting verbatim reporting standards in Alaska. No in-state court reporting schools — prospective reporters train through online or out-of-state programs.

Alaska

Mediator & ADR Certification

Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster

Alaska Court System — Mediation

Alaska has no state certification or licensing requirements for mediators. The court system provides mediation information and resources for parties and prospective mediators.

Professional Mediators of Alaska

Nonprofit organization supporting the mediation profession and encouraging ADR use in Alaska. Maintains a searchable directory of member mediators.

Alaska

Notary Public Certification

How to become a notary public in Alaska

Alaska Lieutenant Governor — Notary Public

Official notary public commission portal. Requirements: 18+, Alaska resident, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, no felony conviction in past 10 years. $2,500 bond and $40 fee.

Alaska Notary Public — Qualifications & Applications

Detailed eligibility criteria, application instructions, and commission overview for new and renewing Alaska notary public applicants.

Alaska

Bar Admission & Exam

Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Alaska

Alaska Bar Association — Admission by Bar Examination

Alaska administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) with a minimum passing score of 270. MPRE score of 80+ required within eight years of application.

Alaska Bar Association — Admission by UBE Score Transfer

Transfer a qualifying UBE score (270+) from another jurisdiction to gain admission to the Alaska bar without retaking the exam.

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