Legal Education in New Hampshire

Concord, New Hampshire — 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.