Legal Education in Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri — Distinguished for more than 150 years — a top-tier law school offering JD, LLM, MLS, and JSD programs with generous merit scholarships.

Columbia, Missouri — Training outstanding lawyers since 1872 — six of seven Missouri Supreme Court justices are alumni.

St. Louis, Missouri — The oldest law school west of the Mississippi River, founded in 1843 — Centers of Excellence in Health Law, Employment Law, and International Law.

Kansas City, Missouri — The largest comprehensive law school in the Kansas City area — top-ranked in family law, trial advocacy, and technology law.

St. Louis, Missouri — ABA-Approved — The only ABA-approved paralegal program in the St. Louis metro area — bachelor's, master's, and certificate options.

St. Joseph, Missouri — ABA-Approved — The only ABA-approved paralegal program at a public institution in Missouri — approved since 1986.

State certification body administering exams twice yearly — required under Supreme Court Rule 14 for all court reporters.

Springfield, Missouri — Academic ADR programs and community conflict resolution services — offers undergraduate and graduate certificates.

Professional association of experienced ADR professionals — chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.

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

Official guide. Requirements: 18+, registered voter or permanent resident alien, complete online training course, $10,000 bond. Four-year terms.

Administers the Missouri bar exam. Missouri uses the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) — minimum passing score of 260, with scores portable to other UBE states.

Official MCLE reporting portal — attorneys must complete 15 CLE hours annually (July 1-June 30), including 3 ethics credits with 1 in elimination of bias. Report by July 31.

National certifications for legal support staff — ALP, PLS, and CLP credentials.