Legal Education in Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota — Top-ranked public law school in Minneapolis offering JD, LLM, and joint degree programs. Home to 20+ centers and institutes including the Human Rights Center.

St. Paul, Minnesota — Private law school formed from the 2015 merger of William Mitchell and Hamline University School of Law. Pioneered the hybrid (on-campus + online) JD format.

Minneapolis, Minnesota — Private Catholic law school in downtown Minneapolis emphasizing ethics, service, and mentorship. Interprofessional programs with business and social work.

Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved since 1978 — associate degree and certificate programs preparing students for careers as paralegals in law firms, government, and corporate legal departments.

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved associate degree and certificate options. Highest-rated community college paralegal program in Minnesota per Minnesota Lawyer Reader Rankings.

Moorhead, Minnesota — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved four-year bachelor's degree in paralegal studies with emphasis options in transactions or litigation — one of the few BS paralegal programs in the Upper Midwest.

St. Paul, Minnesota — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved graduate-level online paralegal certificate — 20 credits across five courses, completable in approximately 12 months.

Statewide professional organization for paralegals — networking events, CLE, job board, and advocacy for the paralegal profession.

Anoka, Minnesota — NCRA-Approved — The only NCRA-approved judicial reporting program in Minnesota. AAS degree with specializations in judicial reporting and real-time captioning.

Professional organization for court reporters, captioners, and CART providers — NCRA affiliate promoting stenographic reporting in Minnesota.

The Minnesota Supreme Court maintains a roster of qualified neutrals under Rule 114. Neutrals must complete approved ADR training and meet experience requirements.

St. Paul, Minnesota — Nationally recognized ADR program offering a Certificate in Dispute Resolution, LLM in ADR, and Rule 114 qualifying training for mediators and arbitrators.

MSBA section for attorneys practicing mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law — events, publications, and mentorship.

Online certificate program for registered nurses providing litigation consulting, case analysis, and expert testimony services. Classes taught by practicing professionals.

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

Official guide to becoming a Minnesota notary public. Requirements: 18+, MN resident or bordering-state resident, complete state-approved course, pass exam, $120 filing fee.

Information on renewing your Minnesota notary commission — five-year terms, renewal requirements, and application process.

Administers the Minnesota bar exam and oversees attorney admission. Minnesota adopted the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) — scores are portable to other UBE jurisdictions.

Detailed bar exam requirements, testing dates, passing score (260 on UBE), application deadlines, and character & fitness review process.

Transfer a qualifying UBE score (260+) from another jurisdiction to gain admission to the Minnesota bar without retaking the exam.

Board-certified specialist designations in civil trial, criminal trial, real property, labor & employment, and other practice areas through the MSBA.

Official CLE regulatory board — attorneys must complete 45 CLE credits every three years, including 3 ethics credits and 2 elimination of bias credits.

Primary CLE course provider for Minnesota attorneys — seminars, webinars, and on-demand programs covering all major practice areas.

Multiple MN Campuses + Online, Minnesota — Regionally Accredited — Associate and certificate programs in paralegal studies preparing students for careers as legal assistants, office administrators, and corporate compliance roles.

Professional development organization for legal administrators and support staff — over 200 members, education programs, networking, and career resources.