Georgia legal education
Law schools, bar exam, CLE, and legal education in Georgia.
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Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in Georgia
Emory University School of Law
Atlanta, Georgia — Top-ranked private law school in Atlanta with nationally recognized programs in bankruptcy, environmental law, and law and religion.
University of Georgia School of Law
Athens, Georgia — Georgia's flagship public law school, founded in 1859. One of the most affordable top-ranked law schools in the nation.
Georgia State University College of Law
Atlanta, Georgia — Located in downtown Atlanta with direct access to state and federal courts. Strong programs in health law, tax, and urban development.
Mercer University School of Law
Macon, Georgia — Georgia's only private law school outside metro Atlanta. Founded in 1873 with an emphasis on legal writing and advocacy.
John Marshall Law School Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia — Private law school in Atlanta offering full-time and part-time JD programs. Named for Chief Justice John Marshall.
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Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
Athens Technical College — Paralegal Studies
Athens, Georgia — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AAS degree and diploma programs. Students gain hands-on experience through a required internship.
Georgia Association of Paralegals
Statewide professional organization for paralegals — education, certification support, job board, and advocacy.
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Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
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Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Georgia Supreme Court office overseeing court-connected ADR programs. Registers neutrals and approves training programs statewide.
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Sets standards for mediator registration including 28-hour civil mediation training and 40-hour domestic relations mediation training.
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Legal Nurse Consulting
Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support
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Notary Public Certification
How to become a notary public in Georgia
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Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Georgia
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed Georgia attorneys
Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency
Attorneys must complete 12 CLE hours per year, including 1 ethics hour, 1 professionalism hour, and 1 trial practice hour.
Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia (ICLE)
Georgia's primary CLE provider — seminars, webcasts, and publications for all major practice areas.
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Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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