Legal Education in Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah — Utah's flagship law school — ranked among the top public law schools nationally with strengths in environmental, natural resources, and IP law.

Provo, Utah — Highly ranked private law school — consistently rated as the #1 Best Value Law School in the nation.

Orem, Utah — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved BS and AS in Legal Studies and paralegal certificate — the only ABA-approved program in Utah.

Salt Lake City, Utah — Regionally Accredited — AAS degree and certificate in paralegal studies — flexible scheduling with online and evening options.

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

Court-connected ADR program — mediators must complete 40 hours of training and be approved by the ADR director.

Section promoting ADR education and practice — networking events, training resources, and mediator referrals.

National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the only legal nurse consultant credential accredited by ABSNC.

Official guide. Requirements: 18+, Utah resident or employed in Utah, $21 fee. No exam required. Four-year commission.

Official admissions portal. Utah administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) — minimum passing score of 270.

Official MCLE body — attorneys must complete 24 credits biennially, including 2 ethics and 1 professionalism credit. Compliance period ends odd years on June 30.

Orem, Utah — ABA-approved program also preparing graduates for legal assistant and law office support careers.