Legal Education in North Dakota

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

Law Schools

ABA-accredited JD programs in North Dakota

University of North Dakota School of Law

North Dakota's only law school — ABA-accredited since 1923 with the nation's #1 ranked Indian Law program and a strong focus on energy and environmental law.

Paralegal Programs

Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs

Lake Region State College — Paralegal Program

Devils Lake, North Dakota·Regionally Accredited

Certified Paralegal training program — one of the few paralegal programs in the state with flexible online scheduling.

Court Reporter & Captioning Programs

Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training

NCRA A to Z Online Program

Free six-week introductory steno program — North Dakota has no in-state court reporting training programs.

Mediator & ADR Certification

Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster

North Dakota Court System — Mediation

Court-connected mediation services — mediators must complete 40 hours of approved training and comply with North Dakota mediator standards.

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 North Dakota

North Dakota Secretary of State — Notary Public

Official guide. Requirements: 18+, ND resident or employed in ND, $25 fee. No exam required. Six-year commission.

Bar Admission & Exam

Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in North Dakota

North Dakota Board of Law Examiners

Official admissions body. North Dakota administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) — minimum passing score of 260.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

Requirements for licensed North Dakota attorneys

North Dakota CLE Commission

Official CLE regulatory body — attorneys must complete 45 credits every three years, including 3 ethics credits. Report triennially.

State Bar Association of North Dakota — CLE

CLE course provider for North Dakota attorneys — seminars, webinars, and on-demand programs.

Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs

Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals

Lake Region State College — Paralegal Program

Devils Lake, North Dakota

Certified Paralegal training also serving as preparation for legal assistant careers in North Dakota.

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