Legal Education in Connecticut

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

Law Schools

ABA-accredited JD programs in Connecticut

Yale Law School

Consistently ranked the #1 law school in the United States. Small class size, ungraded first semester, and emphasis on scholarship and public service.

University of Connecticut School of Law

Hartford, Connecticut

Connecticut's public law school offering JD and LLM programs. Known for insurance law, human rights, and intellectual property programs.

Quinnipiac University School of Law

North Haven, Connecticut

Private law school with a focus on civil and criminal dispute resolution, health law, and tax law. Modern facility in North Haven.

Paralegal Programs

Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs

Manchester Community College — Paralegal Studies

Manchester, Connecticut·ABA-Approved

ABA-approved associate degree program preparing students for careers as paralegals in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government.

Central Connecticut Paralegal Association

Professional organization for paralegals in Connecticut — education, networking, and advocacy for the paralegal profession.

Court Reporter & Captioning Programs

Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training

Connecticut Court Reporters Association

Professional organization for court reporters and captioners in Connecticut — education, advocacy, and professional development.

Mediator & ADR Certification

Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster

Connecticut Judicial Branch — Court-Connected ADR

Court-connected mediation programs in civil, family, and housing matters. The Judicial Branch maintains a roster of approved mediators.

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.

Notary Public Certification

How to become a notary public in Connecticut

Connecticut Secretary of State — Notary Public

Official guide to Connecticut notary commissions. Requirements: 18+, Connecticut resident, apply through the Secretary of State. Five-year term.

Bar Admission & Exam

Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Connecticut

Connecticut Bar Examining Committee

Connecticut administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) with a minimum passing score of 266. MPRE score of 80+ required.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

Requirements for licensed Connecticut attorneys

Connecticut Judicial Branch — MCLE

Attorneys must complete 12 CLE credits per year, including 1 ethics credit. Connecticut allows carryover of up to 12 credits.

Connecticut Bar Association — CLE

CBA-sponsored continuing education programs, webinars, and conferences for Connecticut attorneys.

Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs

Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals

Central Connecticut Paralegal Association

Professional development and certification support for legal secretaries and assistants in Connecticut.

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