Illinois legal education
Law schools, bar exam, CLE, and legal education in Illinois.
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Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in Illinois
University of Chicago Law School
Chicago, Illinois — Elite private law school consistently ranked in the top 5 nationally. Birthplace of the law and economics movement.
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Chicago, Illinois — Top-ranked private law school in downtown Chicago. Known for experiential learning, technology, and accelerated JD program.
University of Illinois College of Law
Champaign, Illinois — Illinois's flagship public law school offering excellent value. Strong programs in IP and technology law.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Chicago, Illinois — Jesuit law school with strong programs in health law, child and family law, and public interest law.
Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, Illinois — Private law school in downtown Chicago known for trial advocacy, IP, and legal technology programs.
DePaul University College of Law
Chicago, Illinois — Private law school in downtown Chicago offering full-time and part-time JD programs. Strong health law and IP programs.
Northern Illinois University College of Law
DeKalb, Illinois — Public law school west of Chicago with affordable tuition and strong bar passage rates.
Southern Illinois University School of Law
Carbondale, Illinois — Public law school offering one of the most affordable JD programs in the Midwest. Strong programs in health law and trial advocacy.
UIC John Marshall Law School
Chicago, Illinois — Public law school in downtown Chicago formed from the merger of John Marshall Law School with UIC. Strong IP, tax, and real estate programs.
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Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
Roosevelt University — Paralegal Studies
Chicago, Illinois — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved paralegal certificate program in downtown Chicago. Curriculum covers litigation, corporate, and real estate law.
South Suburban College — Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies
South Holland, Illinois — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AAS degree program in paralegal studies south of Chicago.
Illinois Paralegal Association
Statewide professional organization for paralegals — education, certification support, job board, and networking.
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Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
Midstate College — Court Reporting Program
Peoria, Illinois — NCRA-Approved — NCRA-approved court reporting program offering an AS degree with online and on-campus options.
Illinois Court Reporters Association
Professional association for court reporters in Illinois — education, advocacy, and professional development.
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Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
Center for Conflict Resolution
Chicago, Illinois — Nonprofit mediation center in Chicago providing free mediation services and comprehensive mediator training programs since 1979.
Resolution Systems Institute
Illinois-based nonprofit advancing court ADR through program design, evaluation, research, and 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 Illinois
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Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Illinois
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed Illinois attorneys
Illinois MCLE Board
Attorneys must complete 30 CLE hours every two years, including 6 professional responsibility hours (4 ethics, 2 professionalism/civility, and diversity/inclusion).
Illinois State Bar Association — CLE
Major CLE provider for Illinois attorneys — live seminars, webinars, and on-demand courses across all practice areas.
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Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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