Legal Education in Florida

Gainesville, Florida — Florida's top-ranked public law school. Known for tax law (#1 nationally), environmental law, and international law programs.

Coral Gables, Florida — Private law school with strong programs in entertainment and sports law, international law, and real property. Located in Coral Gables.

Tallahassee, Florida — Located in the state capital with direct access to government and the Florida Supreme Court. Strong programs in environmental and elder law.

Miami, Florida — Public law school in Miami with programs in international law, immigration, and real estate. High bar passage rates among Florida schools.

Gulfport, Florida — Florida's first law school (1900) and the oldest in the state. Ranked #1 nationally for trial advocacy by U.S. News.

Tampa, Florida — Public law school in Tampa offering JD and joint-degree programs with a focus on intellectual property and cybersecurity law.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida — Private law school in Fort Lauderdale offering full-time and dual-enrollment JD programs. Strong clinical program.

Orlando, Florida — Catholic law school in Orlando focused on social justice, public interest law, and experiential learning.

Miami Gardens, Florida — Catholic law school in Miami Gardens with a mission of ethical lawyering and community service. LL.M. in Intercultural Human Rights.

Orlando, Florida — Florida's only public HBCU law school. Located in Orlando with a mission of providing access and opportunity in legal education.

Miami, Florida — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AS and Bachelor degree programs in paralegal studies. One of the largest and most diverse paralegal programs in Florida.

Tampa, Florida — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AS degree and certificate programs in paralegal studies with day and evening options.

Statewide professional organization — education, certification support, job board, and advocacy for paralegals across Florida.

Professional association for court reporters in Florida — education, advocacy, mentorship, and professional development.

Florida Supreme Court office overseeing court-connected mediation programs. Florida requires mediator certification through the DRC for court referrals.

Professional organization for certified mediators in Florida — education, advocacy, and professional standards.

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

Official notary commission portal. Requirements: Florida resident, 18+, complete required education, pass state exam. Governor's office appoints. Four-year term.

Florida administers its own bar exam — not the UBE. Two-day exam: Florida essay + MBE. Passing score: 136/200 scaled.

Information on bar admission requirements, character and fitness review, and admission by motion for experienced attorneys.

Attorneys must complete 33 CLE hours every three years, including 5 ethics credits, 5 technology credits, and 3 bias elimination credits.

Professional development and education for legal secretaries and support professionals across Florida.