Legal Education in Illinois

Chicago, Illinois — Elite private law school consistently ranked in the top 5 nationally. Birthplace of the law and economics movement.

Chicago, Illinois — Top-ranked private law school in downtown Chicago. Known for experiential learning, technology, and accelerated JD program.

Champaign, Illinois — Illinois's flagship public law school offering excellent value. Strong programs in IP and technology law.

Chicago, Illinois — Jesuit law school with strong programs in health law, child and family law, and public interest law.

Chicago, Illinois — Private law school in downtown Chicago known for trial advocacy, IP, and legal technology programs.

Chicago, Illinois — Private law school in downtown Chicago offering full-time and part-time JD programs. Strong health law and IP programs.

DeKalb, Illinois — Public law school west of Chicago with affordable tuition and strong bar passage rates.

Carbondale, Illinois — Public law school offering one of the most affordable JD programs in the Midwest. Strong programs in health law and trial advocacy.

Chicago, Illinois — Public law school in downtown Chicago formed from the merger of John Marshall Law School with UIC. Strong IP, tax, and real estate programs.

Chicago, Illinois — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved paralegal certificate program in downtown Chicago. Curriculum covers litigation, corporate, and real estate law.

South Holland, Illinois — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AAS degree program in paralegal studies south of Chicago.

Statewide professional organization for paralegals — education, certification support, job board, and networking.

Peoria, Illinois — NCRA-Approved — NCRA-approved court reporting program offering an AS degree with online and on-campus options.

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

Chicago, Illinois — Nonprofit mediation center in Chicago providing free mediation services and comprehensive mediator training programs since 1979.

Illinois-based nonprofit advancing court ADR through program design, evaluation, research, and training.

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

Official notary portal. Requirements: 18+, Illinois resident, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, no felony conviction. Four-year term, $10 fee.

Illinois administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) with a minimum passing score of 266. MPRE score of 80+ required.

Attorneys must complete 30 CLE hours every two years, including 6 professional responsibility hours (4 ethics, 2 professionalism/civility, and diversity/inclusion).

Major CLE provider for Illinois attorneys — live seminars, webinars, and on-demand courses across all practice areas.

Professional development and education for legal support professionals across Illinois.