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Legal Education in District of Columbia

Law schools, paralegal programs, certifications, bar exam resources, and continuing education in District of Columbia.

Law Schools

ABA-accredited JD programs in the District of Columbia

Georgetown University Law Center

Washington, District of Columbia

The largest law school in the U.S. by enrollment. Located on Capitol Hill with unmatched access to government, policy, and international institutions.

George Washington University Law School

Washington, District of Columbia

Top-ranked law school in Foggy Bottom with nationally recognized programs in government procurement, IP, and international law.

American University Washington College of Law

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded in 1896 as the first law school established by and for women. Strong programs in international law, human rights, and clinical education.

Howard University School of Law

Washington, District of Columbia

One of the oldest HBCU law schools in the nation. Produced Thurgood Marshall and many other civil rights attorneys.

Catholic University Columbus School of Law

Washington, District of Columbia

The law school of The Catholic University of America — the only Catholic law school in Washington, D.C. Strong programs in securities and law and religion.

University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law

Washington, District of Columbia

D.C.'s only public law school with a focus on community-oriented lawyering and clinical education. Most affordable law school in the nation's capital.

Paralegal Programs

Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs

Georgetown University — Paralegal Studies Certificate

Washington, District of Columbia·ABA-Approved

ABA-approved paralegal studies certificate through the School of Continuing Studies. Evening and online options.

Court Reporter & Captioning Programs

Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training

National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)

National professional association headquartered in Reston, VA — certification programs, education, advocacy, and career resources for court reporters nationwide.

Mediator & ADR Certification

Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster

D.C. Superior Court — Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division

D.C.'s court-connected ADR program offering mediation, arbitration, and case evaluation services in civil, family, and landlord-tenant disputes.

Notary Public Certification

How to become a notary public in the District of Columbia

D.C. Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications

Official guide. Requirements: 18+, D.C. resident or D.C. place of employment, pass exam, obtain $2,000 bond. Five-year term.

Bar Admission & Exam

Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in the District of Columbia

D.C. Court of Appeals — Committee on Admissions

D.C. administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) with a minimum passing score of 266. D.C. uniquely allows admission without bar passage for certain qualifying attorneys.

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