Legal Education in Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas — Arkansas's flagship law school in the Robert A. Leflar Law Center. Offers JD and LLM programs, recognized as one of the best values in legal education.

Little Rock, Arkansas — Located in downtown Little Rock, Bowen Law offers the only part-time law program in Arkansas. Strong clinical programs and proximity to state government.

Bentonville, Arkansas — ABA-Approved — Arkansas's only ABA-approved paralegal program since 2008. AAS degree completable in two years with day, evening, and online courses taught by local attorneys.

Statewide professional organization affiliated with the National Federation of Paralegal Associations — education, job postings, and advocacy.

Conway, Arkansas — Training in the voice writing method of court reporting with online classes. Arkansas allows voice writers using stenomask machines.

State board overseeing court reporter certification, examination, and professional standards in Arkansas.

Professional association for court reporters in Arkansas — membership, continuing education, annual convention, and advocacy.

Oversees mediator certification for Arkansas Circuit Courts in four categories: civil, probate, domestic relations, and juvenile. Requires training and $75 application fee.

Searchable state directory of certified mediators. Certified mediators must complete 6 hours of continuing mediation education annually.

National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the gold standard credential for legal nurse consultants.

Official notary commission portal. Requirements: 18+, Arkansas resident (or bordering-state resident employed in AR), pass 30-question online exam (80%), obtain $7,500 bond.

Arkansas adopted the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) in 2020 with a minimum passing score of 270. MPRE score of 85+ required.

Detailed eligibility criteria, application deadlines, testing logistics, and the $1,000 application fee.

Attorneys must complete 12 CLE credit hours per year (July 1 to June 30), including 1 ethics credit. Up to 12 credits may carry over.

Answers to common CLE compliance questions including credit types, pro bono credit (up to 3 hours/year), and reporting procedures.

Professional development course preparing students for the NALS Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) certification and entry-level legal support careers.