Missouri legal education
Law schools, bar exam resources, CLE, and legal education in Missouri.
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Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in Missouri
Washington University School of Law
St. Louis, Missouri — Distinguished for more than 150 years — a top-tier law school offering JD, LLM, MLS, and JSD programs with generous merit scholarships.
University of Missouri School of Law
Columbia, Missouri — Training outstanding lawyers since 1872 — six of seven Missouri Supreme Court justices are alumni.
Saint Louis University School of Law
St. Louis, Missouri — The oldest law school west of the Mississippi River, founded in 1843 — Centers of Excellence in Health Law, Employment Law, and International Law.
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Kansas City, Missouri — The largest comprehensive law school in the Kansas City area — top-ranked in family law, trial advocacy, and technology law.
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Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
Webster University — Paralegal Studies
St. Louis, Missouri — ABA-Approved — The only ABA-approved paralegal program in the St. Louis metro area — bachelor's, master's, and certificate options.
Missouri Western State University — Legal Studies
St. Joseph, Missouri — ABA-Approved — The only ABA-approved paralegal program at a public institution in Missouri — approved since 1986.
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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
Missouri Center for Dispute Resolution — Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri — Academic ADR programs and community conflict resolution services — offers undergraduate and graduate certificates.
Missouri 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 Missouri
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Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Missouri
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed Missouri attorneys
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Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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