New Hampshire legal education
Law schools, bar exam resources, CLE, and legal education in New Hampshire.
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Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in New Hampshire
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Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
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Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
New Hampshire Court Reporters Association (NHCRA)
Professional organization promoting stenotype reporting in New Hampshire — licensing information, continuing education events, a statewide reporter directory, and advocacy for the profession.
UNH Professional Development — Digital Court Reporter
Online digital court reporter program preparing students for the AAERT Certified Electronic Transcriber exam — self-paced training in legal transcription and digital recording technology.
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Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
New Hampshire Judicial Branch — Mediation
Court-sponsored ADR programs including mediation, neutral case evaluation, and arbitration. Mediator certification requires completion of a 40-hour mediation process training and relevant experience.
New Hampshire Conflict Resolution Association (NHCRA)
Statewide organization promoting mediation and peaceful conflict resolution — legislative updates, events calendar, family mediator certification board nominations, and a member directory.
New Hampshire Academy of Mediators & Arbitrators
New Hampshire chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals — a vetted roster of experienced civil and commercial mediators and arbitrators practicing in the state.
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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 New Hampshire
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Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Judicial Branch — Bar Admissions
Four paths to admission: bar examination (UBE), motion without examination, transferred UBE score, or the Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program. UBE minimum passing score of 270; MPRE score of 79 required.
New Hampshire Bar Examination
Two-day UBE administered in February and July. Application fee of $995. UBE scores transferable within 3 years (or up to 5 years with 2+ years of active practice in another jurisdiction).
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed New Hampshire attorneys
New Hampshire Minimum Continuing Legal Education (NHMCLE)
Active attorneys must complete 12 hours (720 minutes) of CLE per year, including 2 hours in ethics or professionalism. Reporting period: June 1 through May 31. Up to 12 hours of excess credits carry over.
New Hampshire Bar Association — CLE
Primary CLE course provider for New Hampshire attorneys — live seminars, webcasts, and on-demand programs. Attorneys self-report compliance through the online Attorney Reporting Tool.
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Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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