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New Hampshire

Law Schools

ABA-accredited JD programs in New Hampshire

UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law

Concord, New Hampshire — New Hampshire`s only ABA-accredited law school, located in Concord. Nationally recognized for intellectual property law — offers the first ABA-approved hybrid (part-time non-residential) JD with concentrations in IP/Technology and Health/Life Sciences.

New Hampshire

Paralegal Programs

Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs

ABA-Approved

NHTI — Concord`s Community College — Paralegal Studies

Concord, New Hampshire — ABA-Approved — The only ABA-approved paralegal programs in New Hampshire — both an AS degree and a certificate (22-25 credits for those with 45+ existing college credits). Evening classes with flexible scheduling.

New Hampshire

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.

New Hampshire

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.

New Hampshire

Notary Public Certification

How to become a notary public in New Hampshire

New Hampshire Secretary of State — Notary Public

Official guide to becoming a New Hampshire notary public. Requirements: 18+, NH resident (or bordering-state resident with primary NH employment who is also a notary in their home state), endorsement by two notaries and one registered voter, $75 fee. Five-year commission term.

New Hampshire

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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