Puerto Rico legal education

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Puerto Rico

Law Schools

ABA-accredited JD programs in Puerto Rico

University of Puerto Rico School of Law

San Juan, Puerto Rico — The only public law school in Puerto Rico — ABA-accredited since 1945 and the highest-ranked law school on the island. Instruction primarily in Spanish.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Law

San Juan, Puerto Rico — ABA-accredited since 1969 — the largest law school in Puerto Rico with day and evening JD programs. Bilingual instruction.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law

Ponce, Puerto Rico — Catholic law school in southern Puerto Rico — ABA-accredited JD program with a strong emphasis on civil law and ethics.

Puerto Rico

Paralegal Programs

Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs

Regionally Accredited

Inter American University — Paralegal Studies

San Juan, Puerto Rico — Regionally Accredited — Associate and certificate programs in paralegal studies available through multiple Inter American University campuses across Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico

Court Reporter & Captioning Programs

Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training

NCRA A to Z Online Program

Free six-week introductory steno program — Puerto Rico has no in-territory court reporting training programs.

Puerto Rico

Mediator & ADR Certification

Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster

Poder Judicial de Puerto Rico — Negociado de Métodos Alternos

Court-connected ADR program operating through the Puerto Rico judiciary — mediation, arbitration, and facilitation services available in Spanish and English.

Puerto Rico

Legal Nurse Consulting

Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC)

National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the only legal nurse consultant credential accredited by ABSNC.

Puerto Rico

Notary Public Certification

How to become a notary public in Puerto Rico

Poder Judicial — Junta Examinadora de Aspirantes al Ejercicio de la Abogacía y la Notaría

In Puerto Rico, only licensed attorneys may serve as notaries. Candidates must pass the separate notarial law exam administered by the Board of Bar Examiners.

Puerto Rico

Bar Admission & Exam

Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Board of Bar Examiners

Official admissions body. Puerto Rico does NOT use the UBE — it administers the Reválida, a two-day exam in Spanish (answers accepted in English). Passing score 569/1000.

Puerto Rico Bar Exam — NCBE Jurisdiction Page

NCBE overview of Puerto Rico bar exam requirements — 184 multiple-choice questions and 8 essays administered twice yearly. No MPRE required.

Puerto Rico

Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

Requirements for licensed Puerto Rico attorneys

Puerto Rico Supreme Court — Continuing Education Board

Official CLE body — attorneys must complete 24 credits every 3 years, including 4 ethics hours. At least 16 hours must be live/in-person. Notaries need 6 additional notary law credits.

Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Bar Association — provides CLE seminars, professional development, and resources for attorneys practicing on the island.

Puerto Rico

Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs

Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals

NALS — The Association for Legal Support Professionals

National certifications for legal support staff — ALP, PLS, and CLP credentials available to Puerto Rico residents.

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