Legal Education in Georgia
Law schools, paralegal programs, certifications, bar exam resources, and continuing education in Georgia.
Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in Georgia
Emory University School of Law
Top-ranked private law school in Atlanta with nationally recognized programs in bankruptcy, environmental law, and law and religion.
University of Georgia School of Law
Georgia's flagship public law school, founded in 1859. One of the most affordable top-ranked law schools in the nation.
Georgia State University College of Law
Located in downtown Atlanta with direct access to state and federal courts. Strong programs in health law, tax, and urban development.
Mercer University School of Law
Georgia's only private law school outside metro Atlanta. Founded in 1873 with an emphasis on legal writing and advocacy.
John Marshall Law School Atlanta
Private law school in Atlanta offering full-time and part-time JD programs. Named for Chief Justice John Marshall.
Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
Athens Technical College — Paralegal Studies
ABA-approved AAS degree and diploma programs. Students gain hands-on experience through a required internship.
Georgia Association of Paralegals
Statewide professional organization for paralegals — education, certification support, job board, and advocacy.
Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Georgia Supreme Court office overseeing court-connected ADR programs. Registers neutrals and approves training programs statewide.
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Sets standards for mediator registration including 28-hour civil mediation training and 40-hour domestic relations mediation training.
Legal Nurse Consulting
Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support
Notary Public Certification
How to become a notary public in Georgia
Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Georgia
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed Georgia attorneys
Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency
Attorneys must complete 12 CLE hours per year, including 1 ethics hour, 1 professionalism hour, and 1 trial practice hour.
Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia (ICLE)
Georgia's primary CLE provider — seminars, webcasts, and publications for all major practice areas.
Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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