Legal Education in New Hampshire

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

Law Schools

ABA-accredited JD programs in New Hampshire

UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law

New Hampshire`s only ABA-accredited law school, located in Concord. Nationally recognized for intellectual property law — offers the first ABA-approved hybrid (part-time non-residential) JD with concentrations in IP/Technology and Health/Life Sciences.

Paralegal Programs

Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs

NHTI — Concord`s Community College — Paralegal Studies

Concord, New Hampshire·ABA-Approved

The only ABA-approved paralegal programs in New Hampshire — both an AS degree and a certificate (22-25 credits for those with 45+ existing college credits). Evening classes with flexible scheduling.

Court Reporter & Captioning Programs

Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training

New Hampshire Court Reporters Association (NHCRA)

Professional organization promoting stenotype reporting in New Hampshire — licensing information, continuing education events, a statewide reporter directory, and advocacy for the profession.

UNH Professional Development — Digital Court Reporter

Online digital court reporter program preparing students for the AAERT Certified Electronic Transcriber exam — self-paced training in legal transcription and digital recording technology.

Mediator & ADR Certification

Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster

New Hampshire Judicial Branch — Mediation

Court-sponsored ADR programs including mediation, neutral case evaluation, and arbitration. Mediator certification requires completion of a 40-hour mediation process training and relevant experience.

New Hampshire Conflict Resolution Association (NHCRA)

Statewide organization promoting mediation and peaceful conflict resolution — legislative updates, events calendar, family mediator certification board nominations, and a member directory.

New Hampshire Academy of Mediators & Arbitrators

New Hampshire chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals — a vetted roster of experienced civil and commercial mediators and arbitrators practicing in the state.

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 gold standard credential for legal nurse consultants. New Hampshire has no state-specific LNC program; AALNC provides the primary pathway.

Notary Public Certification

How to become a notary public in New Hampshire

New Hampshire Secretary of State — Notary Public

Official guide to becoming a New Hampshire notary public. Requirements: 18+, NH resident (or bordering-state resident with primary NH employment who is also a notary in their home state), endorsement by two notaries and one registered voter, $75 fee. Five-year commission term.

Bar Admission & Exam

Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in New Hampshire

New Hampshire Judicial Branch — Bar Admissions

Four paths to admission: bar examination (UBE), motion without examination, transferred UBE score, or the Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program. UBE minimum passing score of 270; MPRE score of 79 required.

New Hampshire Bar Examination

Two-day UBE administered in February and July. Application fee of $995. UBE scores transferable within 3 years (or up to 5 years with 2+ years of active practice in another jurisdiction).

Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

Requirements for licensed New Hampshire attorneys

New Hampshire Minimum Continuing Legal Education (NHMCLE)

Active attorneys must complete 12 hours (720 minutes) of CLE per year, including 2 hours in ethics or professionalism. Reporting period: June 1 through May 31. Up to 12 hours of excess credits carry over.

New Hampshire Bar Association — CLE

Primary CLE course provider for New Hampshire attorneys — live seminars, webcasts, and on-demand programs. Attorneys self-report compliance through the online Attorney Reporting Tool.

Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs

Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals

NHTI — Paralegal Studies Certificate

Concord, New Hampshire·ABA-Approved

ABA-approved paralegal certificate for students with 45+ existing college credits — 22 to 25 credits of focused legal coursework available evenings. A flexible pathway into legal support careers.

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