Washington legal education
Law schools, bar exam, CLE, and legal education in Washington.
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Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in Washington
University of Washington School of Law
Seattle, Washington — Top-ranked public law school — strengths in Asian law, IP, sustainable development, and health law.
Seattle University School of Law
Seattle, Washington — Jesuit law school committed to social justice — nationally ranked in legal writing and known for extensive clinical programs.
Gonzaga University School of Law
Spokane, Washington — Jesuit law school in eastern Washington — practical skills emphasis with small class sizes and a strong Pacific Northwest alumni network.
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Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
Highline College — Paralegal Program
Des Moines, Washington — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AAS degree and certificate in Paralegal Studies — serving the greater Seattle-Tacoma area.
Edmonds College — Paralegal Program
Lynnwood, Washington — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved paralegal program with AAS degree and certificate options — online and on-campus formats.
Washington State Paralegal Association
Statewide professional organization for paralegals — networking, CLE opportunities, and career resources.
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Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
Green River College — Court Reporting Program
Auburn, Washington — Court reporting AAS degree and certificate program — one of the few remaining programs on the West Coast.
Washington Court Reporters Association (WCRA)
Professional association for Washington court reporters — advocacy, certification support, and continuing education.
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Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
Washington Courts — ADR Programs
Court-connected mediation and ADR programs — mediators must complete training requirements set by individual county superior courts.
Resolution Washington
Statewide network of dispute resolution centers — provides mediation training, services, and referrals across Washington.
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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 Washington
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Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Washington
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed Washington attorneys
WSBA — MCLE
Official MCLE body — attorneys must complete 45 credits every three years, including 6 ethics and 15 from approved courses. Reporting period based on birth year.
WSBA CLE — Course Catalog
CLE course provider offering seminars, webcasts, and deskbooks across all practice areas for Washington attorneys.
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Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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