Legal Education in Missouri
Law schools, paralegal programs, certifications, bar exam resources, and continuing education in Missouri.
Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in Missouri
Washington University School of Law
Distinguished for more than 150 years — a top-tier law school offering JD, LLM, MLS, and JSD programs with generous merit scholarships.
University of Missouri School of Law
Training outstanding lawyers since 1872 — six of seven Missouri Supreme Court justices are alumni.
Saint Louis University School of Law
The oldest law school west of the Mississippi River, founded in 1843 — Centers of Excellence in Health Law, Employment Law, and International Law.
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
The largest comprehensive law school in the Kansas City area — top-ranked in family law, trial advocacy, and technology law.
Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
Webster University — Paralegal Studies
The only ABA-approved paralegal program in the St. Louis metro area — bachelor's, master's, and certificate options.
Missouri Western State University — Legal Studies
The only ABA-approved paralegal program at a public institution in Missouri — approved since 1986.
Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
Missouri Center for Dispute Resolution — Missouri State University
Academic ADR programs and community conflict resolution services — offers undergraduate and graduate certificates.
Missouri Academy of Mediators & Arbitrators
Professional association of experienced ADR professionals — chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.
Legal Nurse Consulting
Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support
Notary Public Certification
How to become a notary public in Missouri
Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Missouri
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed Missouri attorneys
Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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