Michigan legal education
Law schools, bar exam, CLE, and legal education in Michigan.
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Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in Michigan
University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan — Founded in 1859 — one of the world's premier law schools with 18 dual degree programs and first-year clinics.
Wayne State University Law School
Detroit, Michigan — Nationally recognized public law school in the heart of Detroit — strengths in environmental law and clinical training.
Michigan State University College of Law
East Lansing, Michigan — Big Ten law school fully integrated into MSU since 2020 — known for legal tech innovation and experiential learning.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Detroit, Michigan — ABA-accredited since 1933 — Jesuit and Mercy Catholic tradition in downtown Detroit.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Lansing, Michigan — Independent private law school with campuses in Michigan and Florida — offers full- and part-time schedules and a 24-month accelerated JD.
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Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
Oakland Community College — Paralegal Program
Oakland County, Michigan — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved 34-credit paralegal certificate completable in as few as nine months.
Macomb Community College — Paralegal Program
Warren, Michigan — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AAS degree in Paralegal Studies.
Madonna University — Paralegal Studies
Livonia, Michigan — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved paralegal program recognized for excellence since 1984 — offering bachelor's and certificate programs.
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Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
Macomb Community College — Court Reporting Program
Warren, Michigan — The only court reporting program in Michigan — NCRA-approved and recognized by the Michigan Department of Education for the CSR exam.
Michigan Court Reporter & Recorder Certification Program
State certification administered by the Court Reporting and Recording Board of Review through SCAO — examinations held twice yearly.
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Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
Michigan Court Mediator Requirements
General civil mediation requires 40+ hours of approved training, observation of two proceedings, and conducting one mediation — governed by MCR 2.411.
Michigan Academy of Mediators & Arbitrators
Professional association of experienced ADR professionals — chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.
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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 Michigan
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Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Michigan
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed Michigan attorneys
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Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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