Legal Education in Florida
Law schools, paralegal programs, certifications, bar exam resources, and continuing education in Florida.
Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in Florida
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Florida's top-ranked public law school. Known for tax law (#1 nationally), environmental law, and international law programs.
University of Miami School of Law
Private law school with strong programs in entertainment and sports law, international law, and real property. Located in Coral Gables.
Florida State University College of Law
Located in the state capital with direct access to government and the Florida Supreme Court. Strong programs in environmental and elder law.
FIU College of Law
Public law school in Miami with programs in international law, immigration, and real estate. High bar passage rates among Florida schools.
Stetson University College of Law
Florida's first law school (1900) and the oldest in the state. Ranked #1 nationally for trial advocacy by U.S. News.
University of South Florida Muma College of Business — School of Law
Public law school in Tampa offering JD and joint-degree programs with a focus on intellectual property and cybersecurity law.
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
Private law school in Fort Lauderdale offering full-time and dual-enrollment JD programs. Strong clinical program.
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Catholic law school in Orlando focused on social justice, public interest law, and experiential learning.
St. Thomas University College of Law
Catholic law school in Miami Gardens with a mission of ethical lawyering and community service. LL.M. in Intercultural Human Rights.
Florida A&M University College of Law
Florida's only public HBCU law school. Located in Orlando with a mission of providing access and opportunity in legal education.
Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
Miami Dade College — Paralegal Studies
ABA-approved AS and Bachelor degree programs in paralegal studies. One of the largest and most diverse paralegal programs in Florida.
Hillsborough Community College — Paralegal Studies
ABA-approved AS degree and certificate programs in paralegal studies with day and evening options.
Paralegal Association of Florida
Statewide professional organization — education, certification support, job board, and advocacy for paralegals across Florida.
Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
Florida Dispute Resolution Center
Florida Supreme Court office overseeing court-connected mediation programs. Florida requires mediator certification through the DRC for court referrals.
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
Professional organization for certified mediators in Florida — education, advocacy, and professional standards.
Legal Nurse Consulting
Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support
Notary Public Certification
How to become a notary public in Florida
Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Florida
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed Florida attorneys
Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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