Legal Education in Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia — Top-ranked private law school in Atlanta with nationally recognized programs in bankruptcy, environmental law, and law and religion.

Athens, Georgia — Georgia's flagship public law school, founded in 1859. One of the most affordable top-ranked law schools in the nation.

Atlanta, Georgia — Located in downtown Atlanta with direct access to state and federal courts. Strong programs in health law, tax, and urban development.

Macon, Georgia — Georgia's only private law school outside metro Atlanta. Founded in 1873 with an emphasis on legal writing and advocacy.

Atlanta, Georgia — Private law school in Atlanta offering full-time and part-time JD programs. Named for Chief Justice John Marshall.

Athens, Georgia — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AAS degree and diploma programs. Students gain hands-on experience through a required internship.

Statewide professional organization for paralegals — education, certification support, job board, and advocacy.

State regulatory board overseeing certification of court reporters in Georgia. Administers the Certified Court Reporter (CCR) exam.

Georgia Supreme Court office overseeing court-connected ADR programs. Registers neutrals and approves training programs statewide.

Sets standards for mediator registration including 28-hour civil mediation training and 40-hour domestic relations mediation training.

National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the gold standard credential for legal nurse consultants.

Official notary portal. Requirements: 18+, Georgia resident or employed in state, complete approved training. Appointed by county superior court clerk. Four-year term.

Georgia does not use the UBE — it administers its own bar exam. Two-day exam: Georgia essays (Day 1) + MBE (Day 2). MPRE score of 75+ required.

Attorneys must complete 12 CLE hours per year, including 1 ethics hour, 1 professionalism hour, and 1 trial practice hour.

Georgia's primary CLE provider — seminars, webcasts, and publications for all major practice areas.

Professional development and networking for legal support professionals across Georgia.