Oregon legal education
Law schools, bar exam, CLE, and legal education in Oregon.
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Oregon
Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in Oregon
University of Oregon School of Law
Eugene, Oregon — Oregon's top-ranked public law school — nationally ranked #1 in Legal Writing. Also recognized for Environmental Law (#7), Public Interest (#11), and Dispute Resolution (#12).
Lewis & Clark Law School
Portland, Oregon — Private law school in Portland — the only law school in Oregon's largest city. Nationally renowned for environmental and animal law programs with one of the largest externship programs in the country.
Willamette University College of Law
Salem, Oregon — The first law school in the Pacific Northwest — located in Salem, Oregon's capital. Offers JD, joint degree, and accelerated 3+3/4+3 direct admission programs.
Oregon
Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
Portland Community College — Paralegal Program
Portland, Oregon — ABA-Approved — The first ABA-approved paralegal program in Oregon (since 2010). Offers a 90-credit AAS degree and a 59-credit certificate option for students with prior degrees.
Oregon State University — Paralegal Certificate
Corvallis, Oregon — Regionally Accredited — Online paralegal certificate through OSU's professional and continuing education division — designed for career changers and working professionals.
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Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
Oregon Court Reporters Association — Schools & Training
NCRA-affiliated professional organization listing approved court reporting schools and introductory programs available to Oregon residents — including online and campus-based options.
Oregon Certified Shorthand Reporters
Oregon Judicial Department program overseeing certified shorthand reporter qualifications — RPR certification accepted in lieu of state-specific testing.
Oregon
Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
Oregon Judicial Department — ADR Programs
Court-connected mediation program governed by UTCR Chapter 12. Mediators must complete approved training and supervised mediation sessions to qualify for the court roster.
Oregon Mediation Association
Statewide professional organization promoting collaborative and equity-informed conflict resolution — training calendar, becoming-a-mediator resources, and annual conference.
Oregon State Bar — ADR Section
OSB section for attorneys and neutrals practicing mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law — CLE programming, publications, and mentorship opportunities.
University of Oregon — Appropriate Dispute Resolution Center
Eugene, Oregon — Academic ADR center at UO Law offering dispute resolution coursework, clinical experiences, and research — supports Oregon's top-12 national ranking in dispute resolution.
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Legal Nurse Consulting
Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support
Oregon State University — Legal Nurse Consultant Training
Online certificate program through CLS by BARBRI — covers medical malpractice, product liability, personal injury, and workers' compensation litigation support for RNs.
American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC)
National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the only legal nurse consultant credential accredited through ABSNC.
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Notary Public Certification
How to become a notary public in Oregon
Oregon Secretary of State — Notary Public
Official notary qualification page. Requirements: 18+, Oregon resident or employed in-state, complete free state-approved training, and pass the Secretary of State's online exam.
Oregon Secretary of State — Notary Training
Free notary training courses offered by the Secretary of State — required for all applicants as of January 1, 2025. Includes webinars and online tutorials.
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Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Oregon
Oregon State Bar — Admissions
Oversees all pathways to Oregon bar admission. Oregon uses the UBE with a minimum passing score of 270 — scores portable to other UBE jurisdictions within 36 months.
Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners
Application portal for bar exam, UBE score transfer, and comity admission. The February 2026 exam follows the legacy UBE format — Oregon adopts NextGen UBE in July 2026.
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed Oregon attorneys
Oregon
Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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