Legal Education in Maryland

Law schools, paralegal programs, certifications, bar exam resources, and continuing education in Maryland.

Law Schools

ABA-accredited JD programs in Maryland

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

The second-oldest law school in the U.S., founded in 1816 — renowned for health law, clinical programs, and environmental law.

University of Baltimore School of Law

Baltimore, Maryland

Founded in 1925, offering full-time day, part-time evening, and part-time day JD programs with a commitment to experiential learning.

Paralegal Programs

Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs

Anne Arundel Community College — Paralegal Program

Arnold, Maryland·ABA-Approved

ABA-approved AAS degree and certificate programs taught by judges, practicing attorneys, and legal experts.

Community College of Baltimore County — Legal Studies

Baltimore, Maryland·ABA-Approved

ABA-approved AAS in Legal Studies and Paralegal Studies Certificate — both available fully online.

Stevenson University — Legal Studies

Owings Mills, Maryland·ABA-Approved

ABA-approved BS in Legal Studies — the first program in Maryland to earn ABA paralegal education approval.

Court Reporter & Captioning Programs

Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training

National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)

Directory of NCRA-approved court reporting programs nationwide — offers the RPR certification recognized in Maryland.

Mediator & ADR Certification

Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster

MACRO — Maryland Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office

Statewide ADR resource established by the Maryland judiciary — oversees approval of mediators for circuit and orphans' court ADR rosters.

Maryland Court ADR Practitioners

Information on applying to serve on circuit court and District Court mediation rosters — includes training requirements and 4 hours/year continuing education.

Legal Nurse Consulting

Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC)

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

Notary Public Certification

How to become a notary public in Maryland

Maryland Secretary of State — New Notary Applicant

Official guide to becoming a Maryland notary. Requirements: 18+, MD resident or employed in MD, complete state-approved course, pass exam. Four-year commission.

Bar Admission & Exam

Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Maryland

Maryland State Board of Law Examiners

Administers the Maryland bar exam. Maryland adopted the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) — minimum passing score of 266, with scores portable to other UBE states.

Maryland Law Component (MLC)

Required jurisdiction-specific quiz covering Maryland law — must be completed within 2 years of passing the UBE.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

Requirements for licensed Maryland attorneys

Maryland CLE Requirements

Maryland does not currently mandate CLE for attorneys. Voluntary completion is encouraged under Rule 19-301.1 to maintain professional competence.

Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs

Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals

NALS — The Association for Legal Support Professionals

National certifications for legal support staff — Accredited Legal Professional (ALP), Professional Legal Secretary (PLS), and Certified Legal Professional (CLP).

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