Legal Education in Illinois
Law schools, paralegal programs, certifications, bar exam resources, and continuing education in Illinois.
Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in Illinois
University of Chicago Law School
Elite private law school consistently ranked in the top 5 nationally. Birthplace of the law and economics movement.
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Top-ranked private law school in downtown Chicago. Known for experiential learning, technology, and accelerated JD program.
University of Illinois College of Law
Illinois's flagship public law school offering excellent value. Strong programs in IP and technology law.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Jesuit law school with strong programs in health law, child and family law, and public interest law.
Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology
Private law school in downtown Chicago known for trial advocacy, IP, and legal technology programs.
DePaul University College of Law
Private law school in downtown Chicago offering full-time and part-time JD programs. Strong health law and IP programs.
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Public law school west of Chicago with affordable tuition and strong bar passage rates.
Southern Illinois University School of Law
Public law school offering one of the most affordable JD programs in the Midwest. Strong programs in health law and trial advocacy.
UIC John Marshall Law School
Public law school in downtown Chicago formed from the merger of John Marshall Law School with UIC. Strong IP, tax, and real estate programs.
Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
Roosevelt University — Paralegal Studies
ABA-approved paralegal certificate program in downtown Chicago. Curriculum covers litigation, corporate, and real estate law.
South Suburban College — Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies
ABA-approved AAS degree program in paralegal studies south of Chicago.
Illinois Paralegal Association
Statewide professional organization for paralegals — education, certification support, job board, and networking.
Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
Midstate College — Court Reporting Program
NCRA-approved court reporting program offering an AS degree with online and on-campus options.
Illinois Court Reporters Association
Professional association for court reporters in Illinois — education, advocacy, and professional development.
Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
Center for Conflict Resolution
Nonprofit mediation center in Chicago providing free mediation services and comprehensive mediator training programs since 1979.
Resolution Systems Institute
Illinois-based nonprofit advancing court ADR through program design, evaluation, research, and training.
Legal Nurse Consulting
Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support
Notary Public Certification
How to become a notary public in Illinois
Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Illinois
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed Illinois attorneys
Illinois MCLE Board
Attorneys must complete 30 CLE hours every two years, including 6 professional responsibility hours (4 ethics, 2 professionalism/civility, and diversity/inclusion).
Illinois State Bar Association — CLE
Major CLE provider for Illinois attorneys — live seminars, webinars, and on-demand courses across all practice areas.
Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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