Legal Education in Mississippi

Oxford, Mississippi — One of the SEC's most affordable law schools — nationally recognized advocacy programs and specializations in air & space law and sports law.

Jackson, Mississippi — The only law school in Mississippi's capital city — a Christian law school educating attorneys since 1930.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved BA in Legal Studies (Paralegal Track) — prepares graduates for entry-level positions in law firms, government, and corporations.

Columbus, Mississippi — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved BS/BA in Legal Studies — one of only two ABA-approved programs in Mississippi.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi — The only court reporting program in Mississippi — 45-hour certificate and AAS degree options with real-time stenography training.

Provides information and technical assistance on dispute resolution — studies methods for prompt resolution of disputes.

Searchable directory of qualified mediators in connection with the Court Annexed Mediation Program — organized by type and geographic area.

National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the only legal nurse consultant credential accredited by ABSNC.

Official guide. Requirements: 18+, MS resident for 30+ days, $25 fee, $5,000 surety bond. No exam required. Four-year terms.

Administers the Mississippi bar exam — a four-part exam (MS Essay, MPT, MEE, MBE) with a combined passing score of 132/200. Mississippi does not use the UBE.

Official CLE regulatory body — attorneys must complete 12 CLE hours annually (August 1-July 31), including 1 hour in ethics/professionalism. Report by August 15.

Raymond, Mississippi — Two-year program with career certificate, technical certificate, and AAS options — covers legal research, family law, and civil litigation.