Legal Education in Mississippi

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

Law Schools

ABA-accredited JD programs in Mississippi

University of Mississippi School of Law

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

Mississippi College School of Law

Jackson, Mississippi

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

Paralegal Programs

Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs

University of Southern Mississippi — Paralegal Studies

Hattiesburg, Mississippi·ABA-Approved

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

Mississippi University for Women — Legal Studies

Columbus, Mississippi·ABA-Approved

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

Court Reporter & Captioning Programs

Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training

Pearl River Community College — Court Reporting Technology

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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

Mediator & ADR Certification

Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster

Mississippi Bar — ADR Section

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

Mississippi Bar — Mediators Directory

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

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 Mississippi

Mississippi Secretary of State — Notaries & Apostilles

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

Bar Admission & Exam

Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Mississippi

Mississippi Board of Bar Admissions

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.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

Requirements for licensed Mississippi attorneys

Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education

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.

Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs

Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals

Hinds Community College — Paralegal Technology

Raymond, Mississippi

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

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